West Bank Violence

• Israeli, Palestinian deaths highest since 2005, over 230 killed: UN envoy

  Tor Wennesland told the U.N. Security Council that the rise in violence is being fueled by growing despair about the future, with Palestinians still seeking an independent state.

  World

  Aug 21, 2023
  
• U.S., Russia back UN statement urging end to growing West Bank violence

  The U.N. Security Council statement urged Israel and the Palestinians to avoid actions that can further inflame tensions in the volatile West Bank.

  World

  Jun 27, 2023
  
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• Israel, Gaza exchange fire after deadly West Bank raid, sparking concerns of escalation

  The rocket launches from Gaza marked the first such attack from the militant Hamas-ruled territory since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power.

  World

  Jan 26, 2023