Gaza, Israel and West Bank

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.
Gaza in the rearview, Israelis turn tanks and guns onto West Bank
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on extremist settlers this week, raising questions about his policies to come
Gaza ceasefire and first hostage and prisoner releases bring Palestinians and Israelis some joy and hope
The ceasefire came into effect Sunday after an initial three-hour delay, during which almost 20 more Palestinians were killed, according to medics in the decimated Palestinian territory. Under the terms of the deal,
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fifth day on Thursday. Humanitarian aid groups are working to surge food and supplies to the war-ravaged territory as Palestinians scour through mountains of rubble.
Hamas Frees Four Female Israeli Soldiers as Part of the Gaza Cease-Fire
The Oct. 7 cross-border attack led by Hamas killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took around 250 others hostage. More than 100 were freed in a weeklong truce the following month. Israel believes at least a third of the over 90 captives still in Gaza are dead.
Israel says troops fire on gunmen in Gaza as ceasefire enters 5th day, deadly West Bank operation continues
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures as it launches major operation in the West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Israel meanwhile launched a large operation in the occupied West Bank, killing at least eight people, according to Palestinian officials.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of Gaza ceasefire in exchange for 200 prisoners
Hamas militants have handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City after parading them in front of a crowd.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire latest: 10 Palestinians killed in West Bank raid as top Israeli general resigns
Lt General Herzi Halevi becomes highest-ranking official to step down over 7 October attack that sparked Gaza war
Middle East latest: Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinian militants who carried out West Bank bus attack
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month
Middle East live updates: At least 21 Palestinians hurt in West Bank settler violence
Palestinians are returning to devastated parts of Gaza under a ceasefire. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.
Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why
Netanyahu is under pressure from right-wing members of his coalition government to resume bombardment of the Gaza Strip until ...
Palestinian PM Mustafa Insists Any Plan To Separate Gaza Will Be Rejected
Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa has stated that it is unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to ...
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing ...
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 ...