Israeli-occupied West Bank
Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens after coronavirus closure
Middle East
May 26, 2020
Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens after coronavirus closure
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem’s storied Church of the Nativity reopened to visitors on Tuesday, after a nearly three-month…
Abbas says PA to no longer abide by accords with Israel, US
Middle East
May 20, 2020
Abbas says PA to no longer abide by accords with Israel, US
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority will no longer be committed to any…
Jewish extremist convicted in arson that killed Arab toddler
Middle East
May 18, 2020
Jewish extremist convicted in arson that killed Arab toddler
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli district court on Monday convicted a Jewish extremist of murder in a 2015 arson attack…
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Jordan’s king warned Israel of a “massive conflict” if it proceeds with plans to annex large parts…
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Virtual reality tours have replaced flag-waving rallies as Palestinians facing coronavirus restrictions create digital spaces to lament…
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 13, 2020
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
Middle East
May 12, 2020
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli soldier was killed on Tuesday morning during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock…
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
Middle East
May 11, 2020
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday said its forces demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of being…
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
Middle East
May 8, 2020
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
HIZME CHECKPOINT, West Bank (Reuters) — Heart surgery is a trial for anyone, and especially for a young child. It…
Palestinians fear outbreak in Jerusalem’s ‘no man’s land’
Middle East
May 6, 2020
Palestinians fear outbreak in Jerusalem’s ‘no man’s land’
JERUSALEM (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic gathered strength last month, community leaders in a Palestinian neighborhood on the outskirts…