All articles tagged with #palestinians
Originally Published 4 days ago — by BBC
The UN rights chief has accused Israel of systemic discrimination against Palestinians in the West Bank, comparing its policies to apartheid, citing legal segregation, land confiscation, and unequal treatment, with the situation worsening since 2022 and amid recent settlement expansions.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
The article explores the complex and shadowy fate of Khalil Dawas, a Palestinian suspected of collaborating with Israel, who was killed and identified among bodies exchanged after a Gaza ceasefire. It highlights the tense dynamics of Palestinian communities, Israeli intelligence tactics, and the stigma faced by alleged collaborators, emphasizing the secrecy and betrayal that surround such cases.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CNN
Christmas was celebrated in Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus, but festivities were limited due to Israeli military checkpoints and ongoing conflict in the West Bank, where Palestinians face displacement, home demolitions, and violence amid increased settlement expansion and political tensions.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Yahoo
Three Palestinians were arrested in Jenin, West Bank, for allegedly setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic church, an incident condemned as an attempt to incite sectarian tensions. The church quickly replaced the damaged decorations, emphasizing unity amid rising threats to the Christian community in the region, which faces increasing extremism and violence amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Intercept
The sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle raises concerns about potential censorship of content related to Israel and Palestine, as the new investors have pro-Israel political ties, threatening free discourse on the platform.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CBS News
Israel's Cabinet approved 19 new settlements in the West Bank, increasing the total by nearly 50% during the current government, amidst international criticism and ongoing tensions with Palestinians.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by AP News
Israel's Cabinet approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, increasing the total to 210, amid ongoing tensions and international controversy over settlement legality and impact on Palestinian statehood prospects.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The New York Times
The article details the escalating conflict in the West Bank, highlighting Israeli settlement expansion, land seizures, and violence against Palestinian farmers and communities, which threaten the prospects for a two-state solution and exacerbate tensions in the region.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by AP News
Israeli troops fired across the ceasefire line in northern Gaza, killing at least five Palestinians, including a baby, amid stalled truce negotiations. The incident occurred in Gaza City’s Tuffah neighborhood, as efforts continue to advance the second phase of the ceasefire, which involves international stabilization and disarmament efforts. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 70,660 Palestinian deaths since the start of the war.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by BBC
Two Palestinian men have accused Israeli prison guards of sexual abuse and violence, highlighting ongoing concerns about torture and mistreatment of detainees in Israeli jails, amid broader tensions and allegations of systemic abuse by rights groups and international bodies.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Axios
President Trump expanded the travel ban to include full restrictions on five new countries and people with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, along with partial restrictions on 15 additional countries, as part of a broader crackdown on immigration and travel to the U.S.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Israel's president and military officials condemned recent violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to the surge in settler violence, amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns in Gaza and the West Bank.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Israel plans to deport at least 89 sick Gazan patients, including children and the elderly, back to Gaza despite the region's damaged healthcare system and their need for ongoing treatment, raising significant moral, legal, and humanitarian concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Israel's president condemned recent violent attacks by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to the surge in settler violence amid ongoing tensions and clashes, with Israeli military and police efforts to curb these acts and calls for accountability and justice.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
The Israeli parliament has approved a bill that would reintroduce the death penalty specifically targeting Palestinians, sparking controversy and raising concerns about human rights and security policies.