Bedouin families in the occupied West Bank are dismantling their homes and fleeing their villages after what they describe as relentless harassment and intimidation by Israeli settlers. In Ras Ein al-Auja, near Jericho, residents say pressure escalated sharply after settlers established an outpost just meters from their homes. The United Nations reports thousands of Palestinians have been displaced by settler violence and movement restrictions since October 2023, raising concerns that expanding settlements are entrenching Israeli control over large parts of the West Bank.


West Bank Violence: Families Flee as Violence Mounts Near Ramallah; UN Reports Sharp Rise

At least 58 Palestinians, including a 13-year-old child, were wounded after Israeli forces raided Ramallah and el-Bireh in the occupied West Bank. Live fire, rubber bullets, and tear gas were used during the operation, which saw Israeli snipers take rooftop positions and troops storm civilian areas, including a market and currency exchange shop. Tensions remain high amid ongoing military actions across Palestinian territories.

Israeli forces wound 58 Palestinians, including child, in raid on Ramallah and El-Bireh

Israeli settlers have reportedly killed a US citizen, Safayollah “Saif” Musallet, in Ramallah, West Bank. The US authority has said they are aware of the matter, and ISA (Israeli Security Agency) and the Israel Police will investigate further about it.

Beaten to death: 20-year-old US national killed in West Bank by Israeli settlers

A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian health ministry, on Monday (Mar 4). This comes amid reports that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) swept into the Palestinians’ administrative capital overnight in what is being called their biggest raid into the city in years.

Palestinian teenager killed as Israel reportedly conducts biggest raid in West Bank’s Ramallah

A rare raid by the Israeli army into the Palestinian city of Ramallah sparked clashes early on Thursday (May 8). The military said that the operation in the city in the occupied West Bank was launched to demolish the residence of the terrorist who carried out the bombing attack in Jerusalem last November.

Clashes erupt after Israeli forces mount rare raid into Palestinian city of Ramallah

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst rising tensions between Israel, Palestine. Blinken is expected to also hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Antony Blinken meets Netanyahu as Israel, Palestine tensions rise

Amid the soaring tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Egypt at the start of his West Asia trip, where he will reportedly try to de-escalate the situation.

Antony Blinken to visit Jerusalem and  Ramallah amid soaring tension

US Secy of State Antony Blinken headed to Egypt, will visit Jerusalem & Ramallah

Hundreds of Palestinians on Saturday protested against President Mahmud Abbas and demanded his resignation. The protest took place in West Bank. The protests were sparked by last month's death of activist.

Palestinians protest in Ramallah, demand Abbas' resignation

Palestinians threw a firebomb at an Israeli police post at a site revered by Jews and Muslims in Jerusalem on Tuesday, and Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including one troop said attacked them with a knife.

Unrest at Jerusalem holy site and two Palestinians killed in West Bank

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas left hospital on Monday following eight days of treatment for pneumonia and pledged to return to work

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas leaves hospital

Mahmoud Abbas was hospitalised on Sunday in the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah after he had some complications following his ear surgery

Mahmoud Abbas regains health, could be discharged by tomorrow

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to visit Ramallah, arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour.

'Historic visit', tweets PM Modi in Palestine

Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine, is reaching Ramallah amid heightened tensions in the region after US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

India's improved ties with Israel could benefit Palestine

The Indian PM and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas signed six memoranda of understanding (MOUs)

Hope Palestine will soon become a free country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement after arriving in Ramallah on Saturday morning will be to lay a wreath at the Mausoleum of Late President Yasser Arafat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: All you need to know

President Trump's declaration recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel created a firestorm in West Asia with several countries including Turkey, Iran and Saudia Arabia condemning the move.

US embassy won't be moving to Jerusalem in next two years: Tillerson

Donald Trump says he will move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, making Hamas and Fatah very angry

Ramallah warns of a religious war, rakes up Russia

Rami Kashou has made copies for Palestinian women of his creations that they would otherwise only see in magazines

Palestinian designer for rich and famous pops up in West Bank

The 12-year-old boy was reportedly hit in the chest by a rubber-coated bullet which caused cardiac arrest

Israeli soldiers shoot dead Palestinian child, says Palestinian ministry

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