Israel, West Bank and Palestinians
The proposed bill seeks to officially refer to the area commonly known as the West Bank as “Judea and Samaria.” Tenney also revealed that US President Donald Trump has pledged his support, bolstering the bill’s chances of advancement.
While a cease-fire is in effect with the Palestinian Hamas in the south, the Israeli military ramped up its operations over the weekend against terrorists in the north and west, Israel Defense
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.”
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill at least 7 people in a new offensive in the occupied West Bank as Trump rescinds sanctions on settlers.
The Israeli Parliament voted in favour of banning the United Nations' aid programme to Palestinians three months ago, claiming "UNRWA is Hamas".
Jenin, Israel and West Bank
Israeli operations in the West Bank have killed at least 12 Palestinians since Tuesday and could threaten the newly agreed ceasefire in Gaza, United Nations Human Rights office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said on Friday.
An iconic restaurant in the Theater District that hosted legends like Joan Rivers and Steven Sondheim is back open for business all thanks to a Broadway power couple. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green spoke with the new owners of West Bank Cafe about what inspired them to go all in to keep the legendary spot open.
Israeli troops will remain in the Palestinians' Jenin refugee camp once the large-scale raid they launched last week is complete, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday as a crackdown in the occupied West Bank extended into a second week.
Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.
Israel kills two Palestinians in the West Bank as the military focuses on a major crackdown during Gaza ceasefire.