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2026-04-252026-10-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … AFP journalists saw about a dozen armoured military jeeps going into the Qalandia camp, which Israeli soldiers did not allow press or residents to enter, in the occupied West Bank. …

    Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
  3. The Standard

    … AFP journalists saw about a dozen armoured military jeeps going into the Qalandia camp, which Israeli soldiers did not allow press or residents to enter, in the occupied West Bank. …

    Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    UN alarmed at 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank By AFP July 29, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference outlining his pr …

    UN alarmed at 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank
  6. Citizen Digital

    West Bank woman delivers stillborn baby after checkpoint delay: medics By AFP July 27, 2026 04:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Palestinian health workers said a woman delivered a stillb …

    West Bank woman delivers stillborn baby after checkpoint delay: medics
  7. Citizen Digital

    … "We monitored today's launch toward the Aqaba area, and our Aerial Defence Array remains on alert to protect Israeli civilians," Zamir told military commanders in the occupied West Bank, according to a statement issued by the military. …

    Israel warns will respond to any Iran attack with 'full force'
  8. The Standard

    … Three sites, so far unlisted, are expected to be fast-tracked and voted straight onto the list of endangered places.These could include the archaeological site of Sebastia, identified as being Biblical Samaria, in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank. …

    UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change
  9. Citizen Digital

    … exually abused in detention. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Amayreh, a resident of the village of Al-Burj in southern West Bank …

    Freed Palestinian detainees campaign against sexual abuse in Israeli jails
  10. Citizen Digital

    … The former tech entrepreneur established himself as a leading figure in the nationalist right and settler movement, formerly heading the Yesha Council -- the main body representing Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. …

    The main candidates facing Netanyahu in Israel's elections
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The conflict has also unfolded against a backdrop of a collapsed Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the continued expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, developments that critics say have pushed the prospect of a Palestinian state further out of reach than …

    Israel's Netanyahu: architect of wars, master of survival
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePalestinian handlers and stable hands with competing Arabian horses during a beauty contest at the Rawabi Palestine Arabians show in Rawabi, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on June 27, 2026. …

    'In our blood': Palestinians keep horse culture alive against all odds

Thursday 1 October

  1. Israeli PM hails plumber's role in plane cockpit emergency

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu credited an Israeli plumber with helping avert disaster after a fight broke out in the cockpit of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers, which plummeted 17,000 feet in one minute and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Over 100 Israeli settlers attack West Bank village

    More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a village in the occupied West Bank, seizing two houses belonging to the Tubasi family in Jalud village and setting them on fire, preventing the family from returning home and clashing with Israeli troops.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Netanyahu defends military action at UN amid walkout protest

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere at the UN General Assembly, vowing to continue fighting after dozens of delegates walked out. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN via video that Israeli policies, including settlement expansion in the West Bank, threatened Palestinian existence and accused Israel of conducting a "genocidal war" in Gaza, which Netanyahu rejected.

    25 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Netanyahu attacks Iran, allies, NYC mayor at UN address

    Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami

    President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The invitation comes as Washington seeks to broker a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Trump promotes unilateral US approach at UN General Assembly

    President Trump told the UN that the United States will not join global AI regulation and urged countries to abandon the International Criminal Court, while also stating he faces a "big decision" on whether to negotiate or "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran. Other world leaders at the assembly warned about Palestinian futures amid Israeli West Bank settlement expansion and raised concerns about global unrest and US actions.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Ed Sheeran returns to stage amid opening act controversy

    Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia on Saturday, his first show since his opening act Macklemore was removed from the US Loop Tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Four supporting acts subsequently quit the tour, though Sheeran has denied being behind Macklemore's removal, attributing it to the tour promoter.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. US denies visas to Palestinian Authority officials for UN assembly

    The United States has refused visas for Palestinian Authority officials, including president Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The State Department cited their failure to reform and ongoing activities that undermine peace prospects, while the Palestinian foreign ministry rejected the decision as unjustified and contrary to rebuilding trust.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Israel orders UK consulate closure over settler sanctions

    Israel ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for Western sanctions led by London over Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Israel also said it would expel British diplomats monitoring a Gaza ceasefire, bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, and ban 12 British officials from entering Israel.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Arab and Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on settlements

    More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

  1. UN rights chief warns AI poses existential risk to humanity

    Volker Turk, the U.N. rights chief, warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity and called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI, citing risks including disruptions to services, communications, and democratic systems. He pledged to press AI firms to reduce these risks during his address to the UN human rights council.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. US ambassador accuses UK of antisemitism over Gaza remarks

    The US ambassador to Israel accused Britain's government of antisemitism after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described the situation in Gaza as "horrific" and called for action on the humanitarian situation.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Hamas calls on Arab, Muslim nations to reject Gaza removal plan

    Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem urged Arab and Islamic countries to take unified action against a proposal from Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove Palestinians from Gaza, saying such displacement plans represent "an extremely dangerous development."

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Israel's West Bank violence strains ties with Western allies

    As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. UK pledges major policy reset on Israel West Bank

    Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged a major reset of policy towards Israel in the coming weeks, condemning "appalling settler terrorism" in the occupied West Bank following increased attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Netanyahu rules out diplomatic deal with Iran's rulers

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with Iran's rulers, citing recent discussions with US President Donald Trump about diplomacy with the Islamic republic. Netanyahu praised Trump's new campaign of economic pressure against Iran.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

  1. UK, Canada, Australia condemn Israel ending aid worker probe

    Britain, Canada, and Australia have condemned Israel's decision to close an investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees killed in a Gaza drone strike in 2024, which Israel's military described as a "tragic mistake."

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Over 1,000 humanitarian workers killed in three years

    The UN has warned that more than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years as aid work becomes increasingly dangerous. Secretary-General António Guterres cited growing attacks in conflict zones, shrinking funding, access restrictions, and new weapons like armed drones as compounding security threats to aid personnel.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 13 August

  1. US ambassador condemns Israeli settler blockade near Nablus

    Israeli forces moved against settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes near Nablus since Sunday, blocking residents from food and supplies. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee denounced the siege as "thuggish behaviour" and said Israel had intervened at US request, though witnesses said settlers remained in the area.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza plan, distances from Trump

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he shores up his political base ahead of close elections. Netanyahu said Israel will not carry out any withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, despite receiving assurances that Israel would not need to withdraw immediately.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem

    Israeli military forces raided the Qalandia refugee camp next to Jerusalem on Wednesday, with about a dozen armoured jeeps deployed. Eight people were reported injured; the military said the operation targeted terrorist elements and wanted individuals, while residents have expressed fears of eviction amid growing tensions.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Israeli forces raid Qalandia Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem

    Israeli military forces conducted a large-scale operation in the Qalandia refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, saying they targeted terrorist elements and weapons trafficking; a camp spokesman said at least 20 people were arrested and soldiers took positions on house roofs.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. UN deputy coordinator warns of deteriorating West Bank security

    A senior UN official told the Security Council that violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated in the past week, resulting in civilian casualties, displacement, and property damage, with Israeli settler attacks against Palestinian communities persisting at alarming levels.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Woman delivers stillborn after ambulance delayed at checkpoint

    Palestinian health workers said a 28-year-old woman delivered a stillborn baby in an ambulance after the vehicle was delayed by Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Monday. The woman was six months pregnant and experiencing heavy bleeding when medics collected her; the ambulance faced blocked routes and a closed gate at the Awarta checkpoint.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Israel vows full-force response to any Iranian attack

    Israel's defence minister said his country would respond powerfully to any attack by Iran, after Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile launched towards Aqaba. The military chief also vowed to retaliate with "determination" if Iran attacked Israel.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 18 July

  1. UN to designate threatened sites as World Heritage in Danger

    UNESCO member states are to vote on adding new sites to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists at a meeting in Busan, South Korea. Sites under consideration include a Biblical location, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path, and the world's deepest lake, threatened by conflict or climate change.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Palestinian groups launch campaign against detention sexual violence

    Palestinian rights organisations launched an international campaign on Tuesday to document and combat sexual violence against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. Campaign coordinator Youssef al-Amayreh, released in January after two years in Israeli custody, said the initiative had collected dozens of testimonies from former detainees alleging sexual violence and abuse.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Netanyahu faces rivals in Israel's October 27 general election

    Israel will hold a general election on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to remain in power against rivals including former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who founded his own party in 2025 after serving in Netanyahu's war cabinet.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Netanyahu faces election, arrest warrant, and multi-front conflict

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has led multiple wars and outlasted several American presidents. He now faces an international arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, a corruption trial, and a nearly three-year multi-front conflict including direct military confrontations with Iran, ahead of an election scheduled for October 27.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Palestinians sustain Arabian horse culture amid West Bank constraints

    Palestinian handlers and breeders maintain a passion for Arabian horses as a rare form of recreation and cultural identity in the occupied West Bank, with events like beauty pageants drawing communities together despite shrinking open land amid Israeli settlement expansion.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

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