West Bank4 days agoUN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.4 days ago26 Dec 2025Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.26 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcastersA bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.23 Dec 202522 Dec 2025NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operationsInternational organisations not registered by 31 December face closure in Israel, but the Israeli government says aid delivery will not be affected.22 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West BankFar-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.22 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisonsTwo men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies. 19 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war beganHundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.7 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza warFor the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.6 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrenderThe Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.27 Nov 2025...
