Israel, West Bank and Gaza

Israel shifts military focus to Palestinian city in West Bank during Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel does not signal an end to all hostilities in the region, as Israeli forces continue operations in the West Bank. Operation Iron Wall, launched earlier this week, is Israel's effort to eliminate terrorism,
Residents say they were forced to flee Jenin refugee camp as Israel’s West Bank military operation intensifies
The Israel Defense Forces insisted it was “not forcing the Palestinians to evacuate,” but said it had “allowed residents of the camp to evacuate … through an organized and secured point.”
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, in the West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
Factbox-West Bank city of Jenin: Hotbed of Israel-Palestinian conflict
The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has become a new front for Israel days after it reached a ceasefire deal with Hamas that suspended a 15-month-old war in Gaza.
Nada Bashir witnesses Israel’s deepening military operations in the West Bank
CNN’s Nada Bashir reports from a refugee camp near Jenin in the occupied West Bank where Israel is stepping up their military operations that they say are targeting Iranian-backed militants.
Sound of gunfire rings out in Jenin, West Bank as Israeli military operation ongoing
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Israel could annex West Bank, head of UN warns
The United Nations secretary-general has warned that Israel might seize the opportunity to annex the occupied West Bank.
Hundreds Leave West Bank Camp During Israeli Raid: Palestinian Official
A Palestinian official said hundreds of residents of the occupied West Bank's Jenin refugee camp were leaving their homes Thursday, days into a large-scale Israeli raid in the area.
Hundreds flee Jenin as Israeli military continues West Bank raid
Israel's major military operation in the Jenin refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank, forced hundreds to flee their homes on Thursday. The Israeli operation entered its third day, despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza having come into effect earlier this week.
Palestinian official says hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses raid
A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the West Bank on Thursday as Israeli forces pressed a deadly operation there. Israeli forces have also detained several Palestinians from the Jenin area,
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The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank
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Israeli minister says army applying lessons from Gaza in West Bank operation
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Israel’s West Bank military operation draws lessons from Gaza war, defense minister says
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New Israeli "large scale" offensive in West Bank underway as Trump drops sanctions on settlers
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill at least 7 people in a new offensive in the occupied West Bank as Trump ...
Israel-Gaza ceasefire latest: Trump revokes US sanctions as 12 hurt in West Bank attacks by Israeli settlers
Trump revokes US sanctions as 12 hurt in West Bank attacks by Israeli settlers - Gaza receives 915 trucks carrying aid and ...
Palestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners and detainees held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal
Honestly, my feelings are indescribable,” Boshara Amro, 21, told NBC News after her sister Jeneen was released.