Search in east Jerusalem after checkpoint attack Israeli forces are searching for an assailant behind an attack that killed a soldier at an east Jerusalem checkpoint, authorities said, hours after two Palestinian … World • 09 Oct 22
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin Three Palestinians were killed and ten others were wounded this morning during an Israeli army raid in Jenin, a stronghold of armed Palestinian factions in … World • 17 Jun 22
Al Jazeera journalist shot dead in West Bank A journalist with Al Jazeera has been shot dead while she was covering a raid by Israeli troops in the West Bank's refugee camp. World • 11 May 22
US 'deeply concerned' about planned Israeli settlements The US has voiced concern about Israel's decision to build settlements in the West Bank, saying it will "strongly oppose" such expansion on occupied Palestinian … World • 26 Oct 21
Ireland joins UN calls for Israel to stop demolitions The United Nations, Ireland, and four other European members of the Security Council have called on Israel to stop demolitions of Bedouin settlements in the … Israel • 27 Feb 21
Pompeo in controversial West Bank, Golan Heights visit US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has become the first top US diplomat to visit a West Bank Jewish settlement and the disputed Golan Heights, … World • 19 Nov 20
Hamas calls for 'unity' against West Bank annexation Gaza rulers Hamas have called for unity among Palestinians and "resistance" against Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. World • 15 Jun 20
Israel swears in unity govt, ending political stalemate Israel's parliament swore in its new unity government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis … News • 17 May 20
Trump unveils Middle East peace plan, hails 'big step' President Donald Trump has unveiled long-awaited details of a US plan for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning it may represent the last chance at statehood … World • 28 Jan 20
Mysterious artist Banksy unveils nativity in Bethleham A manger scene juxtaposed against concrete blocks seemingly pierced by a mortar shell: with Christmas looming, the latest Bethlehem offering by secretive artist Banksy appeared … World • 22 Dec 19
Tánaiste announces €8.8m water plant investment in Gaza Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney is in Gaza, where Ireland has announced investment of €8.8 million in a new waste water treatment … World • 03 Dec 19
US announces softer stance on Israeli settlements The United States has effectively backed Israel's right to build Jewish settlements on the occupied West Bank by abandoning its four-decade position that they were … World • 19 Nov 19
Israeli settlement goods must be labelled as such - ECJ Food products from Israeli-occupied territories must be clearly labelled as such to avoid misleading consumers, the EU's top court has ruled, in particular if they … World • 12 Nov 19
Israeli electricity firm warns of West Bank power cuts Israel's national electricity company has said it will cut power to parts of the occupied West Bank due to outstanding payments amounting to nearly $483 … World • 22 Sep 19
Netanyahu to annex occupied territories if re-elected Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank if re-elected. World • 11 Sep 19
Little to unite Israelis and Palestinians in Hebron Revered by Jews and Muslims alike, Abraham, the biblical patriarch, is said to be buried in Hebron. But it's hard to see anything else in … World • 20 May 19
Israel elections: What happens next? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks set for a fifth term in office after nearly complete election results put him and fellow right-wingers on track … World • 10 Apr 19
Tourism firms 'profiting' from Israeli settlements Amnesty International has accused online tourism giants Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor of profiting from "war crimes" by offering services in Israeli settlements. World • 30 Jan 19
Palestine funding cuts having major impact - Trócaire Funding cuts to Palestinian aid by the United States have had a massive impact on refugee camps in the West Bank, according to the head … World • 14 Jan 19
Airbnb pulls homes listed in West Bank Airbnb has announced it will no longer have listings in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. World • 20 Nov 18
US confirms further cuts to Palestinian aid The United States has cut additional aid to Palestinians for programmes supporting conflict resolution with Israelis, an official has said, adding to more than $500 … US • 16 Sep 18
Israel to legalise rogue settlement after murder Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ministers would grant formal authorisation to a rogue West Bank settlement in response to the murder last month of … World • 04 Feb 18
Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising over Jerusalem The Islamist group Hamas has urged Palestinians to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump's … World • 07 Dec 17
UN talks planned over Middle East clashes The UN Security Council will hold closed-door talks on Monday about deadly Israeli-Palestinian unrest over new security measures at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site, … West Bank • 24 Jul 17
Hamas softens stance towards Israel The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has unveiled a new policy document easing its stance on Israel after having long called for its destruction. World • 02 May 17
