Occupied West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen earlier this month in Jerusalem, has yet to decide publicly about the annexation of parts of the West Bank, despite a target date arriving Wednesday.

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Delay Appears Likely In Israel's Plans To Annex Parts Of West Bank

11:59am July 01, 2020

The proposal, which has Trump administration support, has hit resistance both inside and outside Israel in recent weeks. "It seems unlikely to me that this will happen today," says one Cabinet member.

A Palestinian flag waves at the northern entrance to the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank as construction works take place in the Israeli settlement of Beit El in the background. Israel intends to annex West Bank settlements and the Jordan Valle

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Netanyahu Plans To Annex Parts Of The West Bank. Many Israeli Settlers Want It All

1:08pm June 18, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Some religious Jewish settlers are mounting vocal opposition as the prime minister prepares to annex parts of the territory. The wider Israeli public is confused and unenthused by the prospect.

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Jesus' baptism site overlooking the Jordan River, 6 miles north of the Dead Sea. The Jordanian site includes the spot where UNESCO says Jesus was believed to have been baptized, now inland after the river changed course, as well as Elijah's Hill, where tr

Where Jesus Was Baptized, Jordan Vies With Israel For Tourists

4:01pm May 29, 2020

by Jane Arraf

While UNESCO and the Vatican agree the site is in Jordan, a spot across the Jordan River, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, draws more visitors.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plants a tree during a commemoration of the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat (New Year for Trees), in the Israeli settlement of Mevo'ot Yericho near the Palestinian city of Jericho in the Jordan Valley in the occupied

Israel Is Eager To Annex West Bank Lands, But U.S. Says To Wait For Israeli Election

6:23pm February 19, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

The Trump Mideast plan would recognize Israeli sovereignty of settlements and lands Palestinians want for a future state, but the administration urged Israel to hold off until after Israel's election.

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Palestinian security forces gather in front of the Palestinian Legislative Council building in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in December.

U.S. Ends Funding For Palestinian Security Forces That Counter Militants

2:48pm February 01, 2019

by Daniel Estrin

The U.S. is ceasing aid to the Palestinians as a new anti-terror law takes effect Friday but will continue efforts to coordinate between Palestinians and Israelis.

An Israeli border policeman and a Palestinian engage in a pillow fight in one of the rooms of Banksy's The Walled Off Hotel.

Banksy Customizes A West Bank Hotel, Offering Rooms With A View Of Wall

3:17pm March 03, 2017

by Bill Chappell

In one of the reclusive artist's most elaborate installations to date, a hotel becomes a blend of well-appointed getaway and art gallery.

A man flips a crepe at the Nutella Shop off of Rukab Street in Ramallah, in the West Bank.

In Jerusalem And West Bank, Nutella Cafes Offer A Sweet Refuge

7:00am October 21, 2016

by Miriam Berger

Palestinians are flocking to a string of Nutella cafés that have popped up in the region. The cafes offer a welcome refuge from the realities of living in a conflict zone.