West Bank
The West Bank is a contested region in the Middle East largely under Israeli control. Also known as Judea and Samaria, the name "West Bank" specifically refers to it being along the western bank of the Jordan River.
Israel took control of the area from Jordan in 1967 following the Six Day War, but has not annexed it. While home to hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers living in different settlements, the West Bank also has a huge Palestinian population and is the bulk of what most people envision as a future Palestinian state.
The status of Israeli settlements is highly controversial and while they are defended by Israel and the US, most of the international community sees them as illegal.
‘Area A’ prohibition is for Jews not just Israelis - comment
Mayor Kuznitz warns that traffic near Kalkilya puts Israelis at risk and urges enforcement of the entry ban.
Abbas praises October 7 massacre ahead of pro-Palestinian summit
Greta's flotilla expected to reach Gaza tonight as US, Israel agree to end UNIFIL ops. in Lebanon
IDF, Shin Bet foil imminent terror attack in northern West Bank
This week in Jewish history: Anne Frank’s first diary entry, Israel bombs Iraqi nuke reactor
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Israel's paralyzing politics squander historic opportunities across Middle East - opinion
Can Benjamin Netanyahu's government turn strategic failures across the Middle East into opportunities for the Jewish State?
Palestinian arrested for kidnapping Israeli to West Bank over financial dispute
The police stated that the reason for the alleged kidnapping was a financial dispute.
Israeli faith in lasting peace with Palestinians at lowest in over a decade - poll
Israeli faith in lasting peace with Palestinians and the possibility of a two-state solution is at the lowest since 2013, a Pew poll shows.
West Bank mayor urges action as illegal entries into Area A endangers lives - analysis
"Failure to enforce the law that prohibits Israelis from entering Area A could lead to the next attack, which I want to prevent," the mayor of Karnei Shomron said.
'Red stop' 24-hour crackdown: Israel police arrest nine suspects, seize weapons, vehicles
Israel Police, in a joint 24-hour crackdown with IDF and Border Police, arrested nine suspects in the West Bank for serious crimes, seizing weapons and stolen vehicles.
Two-state solution support hits all-time low as Israeli trust collapses – Pew poll
Only 21% of Israelis believe peaceful coexistence with a Palestinian state is possible; distrust and status of Jerusalem cited as top obstacles.
Damascus faces difficult choices in southern Syria in light of Israeli airstrikes - analysis
Tensions flare as rockets from Syria prompt Israeli airstrikes, despite Syria’s new government seeking stability and rejecting hostile acts.
The assault on Judaism: We must stop placating angry European masses - opinion
The UK should not wait for a demand from the US. It should have the moral conviction to shut down its “Sanctioning Jews” programs, apologize, and compensate its victims.
Irish pro-Palestinian activist arrested in West Bank, fights deportation order
The 70-year-old pro-Palestinian activist was allegedly arrested alongside 48-year-old Swedish activist Susanne Björk.
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Israel blocking Ramallah meeting proof of 'extremism'
On Saturday, Israel said it would not allow a planned meeting on Sunday that would have included ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
