West Bank4 days agoBethlehem 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.4 days ago5 days agoBethlehem 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.5 days ago27 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 202527 Nov 2025Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jailMohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.27 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in courtMohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.26 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Palestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go onA Human Rights Watch report claims Israel’s forcible displacement of residents from three refugee camps violates international humanitarian law.21 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within IsraelMore than 260 settler attacks in October resulted in Palestinians being injured or having property damaged, according to the UN.14 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surgeSeveral Palestinians were also injured when settlers launched arson attacks targeting an industrial area, a Bedouin village, and farmland east of Tulkarm.12 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terroristsThe requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.11 Nov 2025...