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West Bank Escalations – One Child Killed, Several Raids and Arrests by Israeli Forces
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A 12-year-old Palestinian child has been killed and eight others injured during an Israeli military incursion into the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem. Hatem Ghaith was killed on […]

‘Natural Response’ – Israelis Killed, Wounded in Yaffa Attack
Palestinians carried out an armed operation in the center of Yaffa (Jaffa), killing and wounding a number of people, according to Israeli media. Initial reports on the number of dead and wounded conflicted. Israel Hayom […]

‘50% Decease’ – Jewish Immigration to Israel Significantly Declined since October 7
Nearly two-thirds of the new immigrants have settled in just six cities, with Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Bat Yam and Ashdod being the top choices. The number of Jewish immigrants who have moved to […]

Umm Safa is Dying – Palestinian Village Left without Land, under Lock and Key
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah The Palestinian residents of the Umm Safa village, north of Ramallah, are constantly fighting Israeli attempts to seize their lands. Throughout the years, these attempts have taken different forms, such […]

‘Go to Jordan’ – Jewish Settlers Intensify Campaign to Force Palestinians Out of West Bank
“You do not exist in the land of our ancient ancestors… Go to Jordan before our holy army wakes up.” The Israeli Promised Land settler association has intensified its campaign to displace Palestinians in the […]

Settler Violence – Five Palestinians Injured in Nablus, Including two Children
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Amidst Israel’s continued incursions in different parts of the occupied West Bank, at least five people were injured in Nablus including two children. Over five Palestinians including two children were […]

‘Holding Perpetrators Accountable’ – Canada Announces New Round of Sanctions on Illegal Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Canada announced imposing new round of sanctions on four illegal settlers and two Israeli entities for “acts of harassment and violence” against Palestinians. The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie […]

Violence in West Bank – Settlers Attack Primary School near Jericho, Leave Children Trapped inside
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Armed Jewish settlers targeted the village of Arab al-Ka’abneh, assaulting an elderly man before storming the primary school. Illegal Jewish settlers attacked students and staff at Arab al-Ka’abneh Elementary School […]

‘Life’s Mission’ – Smotrich Vows to Prevent Establishment of Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “My life’s mission is to build the Land of Israel and thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state…” Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said he is working to grant […]

‘It Harms Israel’s Security’ – US Sanctions Settlers Violence in West Bank
“Extremist settler violence in the West Bank causes intense human suffering, harms Israel’s security, and undermines the prospect for peace and stability in the region,” Miller stated. The United States announced Wednesday that it imposed […]

Escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque – Hamas Warns of a Potential ‘Religious War’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas warned on Tuesday of a potential ‘religious war’ in the region following Israel’s decision to fund tours of Al-Aqsa Mosque for illegal Jewish settlers. “The […]

West Bank Escalations – One Palestinian Killed, Several Detained, Settlers Storm Village
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A Palestinian man has been killed after being shot in the head by Israeli forces south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that Eyad […]

‘Indescribable Damage to Israel’ – Shin Bet Chief Warns Netanyahu Over Settler Violence, Ben-Gvir’s Actions
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “The damage to the State of Israel, especially now and to the vast majority of the settlers, is indescribable: global delegitimization, even among our greatest allies.” Shin […]

‘Unacceptable’ – UNSC Members Condemn Illegal Settler Violence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Violence in the West Bank is inexcusable. The violence in the Palestinian village of Jit last week was abhorrent. We call on Israel to take action against these extremists,” the […]

‘Largest Forcible Transfer’ in West Bank Due to Settler Violence – Norwegian Refugee Council
By Samaa Abu Sharar NRC urged the international community to exert all efforts with Israel to ban illegal settlers from entry into Palestinian residential, agricultural and grazing areas. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) announced Wednesday […]

West Bank Raids, Clashes Continue – Five Palestinians Shot, Injured in Nablus
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Four Palestinians have been shot and injured by live bullets fired by Israeli forces in Nablus while a fifth Palestinian was also shot and injured in Qusra. Several Israeli military […]

Israeli Settler Injured after Palestinian Seizes His Weapon – West Bank under Siege
According to reports, Israeli occupation forces are now conducting raids in the area and setting up multiple checkpoints. The Israeli army said in a statement that it received information that a Palestinian had seized an […]

Illegal Jewish Settlers on Rampage – One Palestinian Killed, another Critically Wounded
Illegal Jewish settlers have launched a series of violent attacks in the last 24 hours in various villages and cities across the West Bank resulting in the death of a young Palestinian man and injury […]

Signs are Unmistakable: Israel Flames Out
By Jeremy Salt The Middle East has been brought to the very edge of a final existential confrontation with Israel that will determine the shape of the region for the next century. The signs are […]

‘Decisive Plan’ – What You Should Know about the Israeli Strategy Aimed at Fragmenting the West Bank
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Palestinian residents of the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah, are engaged in resisting attempts by illegal Jewish settlers to establish settlement outposts on their lands. The village is constantly […]

Four Raids in 24 Hours – Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The latest deaths bring the total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank since October 7 to 591. Israeli forces have shot and killed two […]

Judaization of the Ibrahimi Mosque – What is Israel’s Endgame in Al-Khalil
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Currently, 63 percent of the mosque is under Israeli control and there are constant attempts to transform it into a synagogue by changing its features. Last week, Palestinian residents from […]

One Day after ICJ Ruling – International Activists Injured by Jewish Settlers in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian and international activists were injured on Sunday in an attack by illegal Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society confirmed that its medics transferred […]

West Bank Violence – Illegal Armed Settlers Attack Palestinian Towns
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Settler violence against Palestinians and their properties has dramatically increased since the October 7 resistance operation. Armed illegal Jewish settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, went on the rampage […]

‘Systematic Human Rights Abuses’ – EU Imposes Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The European Union has imposed sanctions on five Israeli extremist individuals and three entities for systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank. “The listed individuals and entities […]

‘Natural Response’ – West Bank Settlers Injured in Shooting Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three Israeli settlers were injured on Tuesday after their vehicle came under fire in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army in a statement said the incident took place near […]

Palestinian Youth Shot by Israeli Forces, Several Detained in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli occupation forces have shot and injured a Palestinian youth with live ammunition in Al-Shuyoukh Al-Arroub, north of Hebron (Al Khalil), in the occupied West Bank. The forces stormed the […]

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank Raid As Settler Violence Continues
Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a 26-year-old Palestinian man during a raid on the town of Abwein, northwest of the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah. According to the Mayor of Abwein, Mahmoud Hamad, […]

‘Violent Extremism’ – New US Sanctions on Jewish ‘Extremists’, Illegal West Bank Outposts
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Lehava’s members have engaged in repeated acts of violence against Palestinians, often targeting sensitive or volatile areas.” The US government has announced a new round of sanctions against Jewish ‘extremists’ […]

Live Ammunition – Palestinian Teen Killed as Israel Raids Intensify in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A 17-year-old Palestinian youth has been shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces during a raid on the town of Meithalun, south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Several […]