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‘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 […]

West Bank Invasion – Two Palestinians Shot, Homes Raided
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A young Palestinian man was shot and critically wounded in the head and neck by Israeli forces in Tulkarm, and a child shot and wounded in Nablus, as several military […]

‘Legal Defense Impossible’ – UN Experts Denounce Lack of Fair Trial in West Bank
“In the occupied West Bank, the functions of police, investigator, prosecutor, and judge are vested in the same hierarchical institution – the Israeli military.” UN experts have denounced what they deem the lack of fair […]

‘Long-Standing Source of Tension’ – Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Canada announced on Thursday a new set of sanctions targeting Israeli settlers for “extremist violence” against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. This follows the country’s first-ever sanctions against settlers, […]

‘Buying Our Own Stolen Water’ – Scorching Summer Awaits Palestinians in the West Bank
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Every summer, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank struggle with the lack of water as a result of official Israeli policy. This year, however, matters are expected to worsen as […]

Israeli Forces Re-Detain Cancer-Stricken Former Prisoner – West Bank Update
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Mohammed Zayed Khdairat was detained on June 1 following a military raid on his home for alleged incitement on social media. Israeli occupation forces have re-arrested Palestinian prisoners including a […]

‘Heinous Acts’ – US Sanctions Israeli Group for Disrupting Gaza Humanitarian Aid
The statement stressed that the Israeli government has a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian convoys traveling through Israel and the West Bank. The US Department of State announced on Friday that […]

‘Our People Will Not Rest Until Occupation Leaves’ – Haniyeh Slams Israeli Flag March
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of illegal Jewish settlers, escorted by Israeli police, stormed the old city of Jerusalem on Wednesday, as they commenced the annual “Flag March” to mark Israel’s occupation of the […]

West Bank Update – Two Youths Killed, Several Detained, Towns Raided by Israeli Forces
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, has risen to 521, including 131 children, according to the official Palestinian news agency, WAFA. […]

Raids in Jenin, Nablus – Shot Youth Left to Bleed to Death by Israeli Forces
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A Palestinian youth has died after being left to bleed by Israeli forces who shot him with live ammunition in Hebron (Al Khalil), while fierce clashes erupted between resistance fighters […]

‘Israel Uses Official Practices, Settler Violence to Drive Palestinian Pastoral Communities Off Land’ – B’tselem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In February and March 2024, B’Tselem documented some 20 incidents in which illegal Jewish settlers and soldiers drove Palestinian shepherds out of pastureland in the South Hebron (Al Khalil) Hills. […]

Horror on the Road to Gaza – Why Jewish Settlers Attack Palestinian Trucks
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah They stole the merchandise, attacked the driver then burned the truck, all under the watchful eye, in fact the protection of the Israeli army. Illegal Jewish settlers have repeatedly blocked […]

‘Act of Revenge’ – Israel Cancels Disengagement Law in West Bank – EXPLAINER
The move is seen as part of Israel’s strategy to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel announced on Wednesday the cancellation of the disengagement law in the northern occupied West Bank, therefore allowing […]

‘Outrageous Development’ – UNRWA Jerusalem HQ Closed after Jewish Settler Arson Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The head of UNRWA decided to temporarily close the Agency’s headquarters in occupied Jerusalem after the arson attack. Illegal Jewish settlers set fire on Thursday night to trees and grass […]

‘Under Police Protection’ – Hundreds of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound for Passover
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Jewish settlers’ incursions were carried out under the protection of police, who tightened military measures at the gates of the Old City. More than 500 illegal Jewish settlers forced […]

‘Passover Sacrifice’ – Jewish Settlers Try to Smuggle Goats into Al Aqsa Compound
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This year, the Returning to the Temple Mount group offered financial rewards of up to 50,000 shekels (over $13,000) for those who are able to succeed in carrying out a […]

Settler Injuries in Ramming Operation amid Heightened Tensions in Occupied Jerusalem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Al-Jazeera reported that Israeli occupation forces arrested the father of one of the two Palestinian youths accused of carrying out the ramming operation. Three Jewish settlers sustained minor injuries in […]

‘Serious Rights Abuses’ – EU, US Sanction Extremist Jewish Settlers and Groups
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Amongst the prominent far-right individuals targeted is Ben Zion Gopstein, who “advises National Security Minister Ben-Gvir on police matters”. The European Union as well as the United States have imposed […]

‘Backing of Israeli Authorities’ – HRW Says Settler Attacks Displaced Hundreds in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “While the attention of the world is focused on Gaza, abuses in the West Bank, fueled by decades of impunity and complacency among Israel’s allies, are soaring.” Violent settler attacks […]

Jewish Settler Rampage Continues – Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We received a call about several injured people east of Aqraba, southeast of Nablus. We went to the location and examined them, two of whom showed no vital signs.” Two […]

West Bank Raids Continue – Palestinian Teenager Killed by Israeli Forces in Nablus
By Palestine Chronicle Staff His death follows a weekend of attacks by hordes of illegal Jewish settlers in various towns across the West Bank. A Palestinian youth has been killed and three others injured, […]

Israeli War on Al-Mughayir – Mourning the Dead is Not Allowed in This Palestinian Village
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah After accomplishing their mission in Al-Mughayir, Jewish settlers spread to several neighboring villages, including Duma, Qusra and Abu Falah. Clouds of smoke and burning flames filled the sky over several […]

Hamas Calls on PA to ‘Protect Our People’ amid Settlers’ Rampage in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has called on the Palestinian Authority and its security forces to protect Palestinian people amid the escalation of settler violence in the occupied West Bank. […]

West Bank Inferno – Jewish Settlers, Israeli Forces Storm Villages, Set Homes Alight
On Saturday morning, dozens of Jewish settlers, under the protection of the Israeli army, continued their rampage. Armed Jewish settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, have closed the entrances to towns in the occupied […]

France Wants to Sanction Israel, Refuses to Recognize Palestinian State
While French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne floated the idea of more sanctions, he balked at the idea of recognizing Palestinian statehood. Putting pressure on illegal Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank might be a […]

Three Settlers Injured in Shooting Operation – Israeli Army Seals Off Jericho
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three Jewish settlers were injured early Thursday when a bus came under fire near the town of Al-Auja in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army sealed off the West […]

Two Settlers Killed in West Bank – Smotrich Demands ‘Zionist Answer’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian sources confirmed that the man who carried out the operation was 31-year-old Mohammed Manasra, from the Qalandiya refugee camp. Two Israeli settlers were killed on Thursday in a shooting […]

Settler Attacks, Arrest Campaign – Tensions Rise in Occupied West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have arrested 15 Palestinians, including a journalist and former detainees, across the occupied West Bank as tensions continue to escalate. As tensions continue to escalate in the occupied […]

Israeli Settler Rampage: Hundreds of Olives Almond, Vine Trees Destroyed in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers today uprooted 450 olive and almond saplings in the village of Deir Sharaf, west of Nablus. In west Bethlehem, Israeli soldiers and settlers also uprooted about […]