# West Bank
Yesterday
5th June 2023
# West Bank
Three-year-old Palestinian shot by Israeli forces dies
The Israeli army said it ‘regrets harm to non-combatants’ and is committed to preventing such incidents.
Last month
May 2023
# West Bank
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in refugee camp
More than 250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the spring of 2022 while about 50 people have been killed in Palestinian attacks against Israelis.
This year
2023
# Nablus
Israeli army shoots dead three Palestinian gunmen in West Bank, says military
The military said ‘armed gunmen opened fire’ on soldiers at an army position near Nablus.
# West Bank
Three suspected Palestinian militants killed by Israeli undercover unit
Today’s deadly raid came just hours before Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin is due in Israel for talks.
# West Bank
Palestinian authorities claim Israeli forces shot man during week of reprisals
The Israeli army said soldiers fired at two people who tried to flee after they entered the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp to arrest suspects.
# Palestine
Palestinians in West Bank count cost of unprecedented settler rampage
Hundreds of troops were sent in a day after the fatal shooting of two Israelis in the West Bank triggered a settler rampage in a Palestinian town.
# West Bank
Jordan to host Israeli-Palestinian talks today as violence spirals
The talks come only days after 11 Palestinians were killed in a gun battle on Wednesday.
Voices
Grace O'Sullivan: Ireland must lead Europe's response to support the people of Palestine
The MEP, writing from the West Bank, calls for movement on the stalled Occupied Territories Bill.
# Nablus
10 Palestinians killed during raid by Israeli troops in West Bank
The Israeli army said the raid targeted militant suspects “in a hideout apartment” accused of shootings in the West Bank.
# West Bank
Israeli troops kill teenager in West Bank raid, according to Palestinian Health ministry
The Israeli army said troops had ‘responded with live fire towards an armed suspect who fired at them’.
# West Bank
Israel forces kill five Palestinians in Jericho raid according to official
The Israeli official told AFP the army was holding the bodies of the Palestinians killed.
# Palestine
Explainer: Why has violence erupted in the West Bank?
A deep sense of frustration among Palestinians and Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power are among the reasons.
# Palestine
Israel and Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
The Israeli strike killed nine Palestinians, including at least seven militants and a 61-year-old woman.
# West Bank
10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years
The Palestinian officials also accused the forces of using tear gas inside a hospital children’s ward.
# West Bank
Palestinian government condemns shooting of man by Israeli forces
The Israeli military said soldiers shot someone after a ‘violent confrontation’.
Last year
2022
# West Bank
Palestinian girl found shot dead after Israeli raid, say Palestinian ministry
Israel’s army said it was ‘aware of reports regarding a killed Palestinian female’ and the incident ‘is under review’.
# Palestine
Israel carries out air strikes on Gaza after rocket fired from Palestinian enclave
There was no immediate claim for the attack, the first in a month according to the army.
# Palestine-Israel
Israeli troops kill three Palestinians in West Bank clashes
Two brothers were killed by Israeli fire near Ramallah and another man was shot.
# West Bank
Palestinian doctor among two killed in Israeli West Bank raid
Crowds of mourners gathered for the separate funerals of the two men.
# West Bank
Israel concedes IDF soldier likely killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
The Abu Akleh family said that Israel had ‘refused to take responsibility for the murder’.
# West Bank
Palestinian killed and 16 wounded in Israeli West Bank raid
The Israeli army said it entered Jenin overnight ‘to demolish the residence’ of the perpetrator of a deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.
# West Bank
Three Palestinians killed and dozens wounded as Israel mounts West Bank raid
Israel agreed to a truce with Palestinian militants in Gaza at the weekend.
# shireen abu akleh
'We are incredulous': Family of Shireen Abu Akleh condemn result of US probe into her death
The US said the journalist was likely killed by Israeli gunfire, but said there was no reason to believe she was shot intentionally.
# West Bank
Independent probe points to Israeli gunfire in journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's death
Israel and the Palestinians are locked in a war of narratives that already has put Israel on the defensive.
# shireen abu akleh
Palestinians honour journalist killed in Israeli army raid after rejecting probe into her death
The Palestinian Authority has rejected holding a joint probe with Israel.
# Book of condolences
Book of condolences to be opened in Dublin for journalist shot dead in Israeli army raid
Messages will be compiled and sent to the family of Shireen Abu Akleh.
# West Bank
UN demands probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist during Israeli army raid in West Bank
Al Jazeera said Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent figure in the channel’s Arabic news service, was shot “deliberately” and “in cold blood” by Israeli troops.
# Middle East
Two Palestinians shot dead by Israelis in occupied West Bank
At least 18 Israelis have been killed in five attacks since March.
# West Bank
Palestinians lose two-decade court battle over land claimed for Israeli military training
An Israeli High Court decision has approved the eviction of roughly 1,000 Palestinian villagers to make way for a military training zone.
# Jerusalem
Arrests after Palestinian group claims killing of West Bank settler guard
There are raised fears of another armed conflict similar to an 11-day war last year between Israel and Hamas.
# West Bank
At least two killed in Tel Aviv attack
There’s a surge of violence in Israel and the West Bank since late March.
# West Bank
Two Palestinians killed by Israel troops in separate incidents in West Bank
A 16-year-old died in an exchange of fire with troops carrying out an arrest raid outside the city of Nablus.
Voices
Former AG of Israel: With great sadness I conclude that my country is now an apartheid regime
Michael Benyair, former Attorney General of Israel, agrees with Amnesty International.
All time
# West Bank
Israeli soldiers hunt Palestinian suspects after West Bank settler killing
The army, which said Palestinian “terrorists” carried out the attack, deployed three extra battalions as well as special forces.
Opinion: I could face 15 years in prison if stopped by Israeli border patrol on my way home to Cork
Cork woman Dr Susan Power, a human rights lawyer, asks Simon Coveney to advocate for six NGOs designated as terrorist organisations by Israel.
# Settlements
Twelve countries, including Ireland, call on Israel to reverse plan for 3,000 settler homes in West Bank
The homes will be built in the occupied West Bank despite the US president’s strongest criticism yet of the project.
# West Bank
US criticises Israeli settlements on Palestinian land
The criticism by President Joe Biden’s administration was some of the strongest in years on Israel.
# Palestine
Israeli gunfire kills Palestinian teenager during West Bank clashes
Imad Khaled Saleh Hashash died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head.
# Demolition
Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian-American blamed for West Bank killing
Muntasser Shalaby was arrested two days after the death of a student in a shooting that wounded two others.
# West Bank
15-year-old Palestinian shot dead in clashes with Israel army, medics say
The health ministry said six others were wounded by live gunfire.
