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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian communities in latest West Bank violence

Two Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank were attacked by young Israeli settlers in the latest episode of violence in the region, according to local reports. Witnesses said groups of settlers entered the communities overnight, damaging property and confronting residents before Israeli security forces intervened. No casualties have been confirmed so far, but several homes and vehicles were reportedly vandalised. The attacks come amid rising tensions in the West […]

today13 November, 2025

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UN Chief Urges Israel to Reverse Ban on UN Relief Agency

  UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to reverse its decision to ban the UN Relief and Works Agency responsible for Palestinians from operating in Jerusalem. In a letter to the Israeli government, he warned that restricting the agency’s activities would severely impact humanitarian aid in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel’s Parliament passed legislation in October, effective immediately. The agency's Phillippe Lazzarini says the ban will have dire consequences: […]

today31 January, 2025