Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Israel approves first occupied West Bank settler homes since Gulf deals

The latest settlement plans have been submitted to Israel's Civil Administration with Defence Minister Benny Gantz' approval. More than 450,000 Israelis live in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, excluding those in annexed East Jerusalem.

Palestinians deny US charges of incitement, blame Trump plan

Tension are high a day after three Palestinians were killed and 16 Israelis injured amid Palestinian anger at US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan, unveiled last week with Israel's prime minister at his side.

The ambiguity of fast changing Israeli borders, explained

Experts say Israel deliberately keeps its borders unclear to expand its territory by annexing Palestininan lands. Here's how Israel has expanded its reach over the decades.

Another right-wing victory in Israel, another blow to conflict resolution

In the wake of Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest win, experts voice concerns that the hawkish politician may bring future negotiations with Palestinians to a standstill and trigger another uprising.

Israel closes Gaza pedestrian border crossing

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said in a statement the closure was due to "violent incidents on the border." The Palestinian Authority civilian affairs office in the Gaza Strip also confirmed the closure.

UNRWA says its schools will start on time

The United Nations agency dealing with Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said it will open its schools in the Middle East as scheduled this month despite a deficit caused by a US funding cut.

Thousands rally in Istanbul against Israel's Al Aqsa measures

Crowds gathered at Yenikapi Square on Sunday to protest security measures taken by Israel which prevent Palestinians from accessing Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

Khaled Meshaal on Hamas' new charter and Palestinian resistance

We chat with former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal about the political group's new charter, which advocates for Palestinians to resist against Zionists not Jews. He also reflects upon his own leadership of the movement.

Israel's creeping settlements set to expand in the Trump era

Though illegal under international law, Israel's military-backed settlements in the Occupied West Bank have been expanding for decades. With Trump now in the White House, Israel is expecting more overt backing for its presence on Palestinian land.

The illegal Israeli outpost of Amona explained

A court order to evict Jewish settlers who are illegally residing on private Palestinian farms poses a big challenge for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Violence flares in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

It's unknown what sparked the violence, with the assailants appearing to be acting alone.

Doctor says autopsy backs murder case against Israeli soldier

Autopsy of Palestinian man backs manslaughter case against Israeli soldier who was caught on video shooting victim in head, doctor says