Israel, West Bank and Gaza

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, in the West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
West Bank mayor warns of ‘man-made disaster,’ as Israel says it took ‘lessons’ from Gaza war
Israel’s defense minister has announced a series of raids that he says are targeting “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, as Palestinian officials warned of a “man-made disaster.”
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fifth day on Thursday. Humanitarian aid groups are working to surge food and supplies to the war-ravaged territory as Palestinians scour through mountains of rubble.
With Cease-Fires on Two Fronts, Israel Takes Aim at West Bank
Israel expands its campaign against militancy in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of deadly war in Gaza.
With Gaza quiet, Israel is turning its focus on the West Bank. Here’s why
The sudden expansion of Israeli security operations in the West Bank has killed at least 10 people and follows the start of the delicate ceasefire process in Gaza, by which Israeli hostages are released in stages and will also see the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.
Gazans return to wreckage after Israel-Hamas war
Following the ceasefire, many Palestinians find only sand, twisted metal and shredded concrete where they used to live
Hamas reasserts itself in Gaza following ceasefire
Hamas has reasserted some control in the Gaza Strip in the days since the six-week ceasefire between it and Israel went into effect.
Hamas back on Gaza streets after war with Israel
After more than a year hiding in tunnels and dodging air strikes, uniformed Hamas fighters returned to the ruined streets of Gaza hours into a ceasefire, defying Israel's vow to crush them.With the world watching on Sunday as Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross,
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds as aid is brought into Gaza
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as hundreds of trucks per day are bringing aid to civilians inside Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Israel launches 'significant' West Bank military operation, at least 8 Palestinians killed
The action came a day after President Donald Trump said he will lift sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli settlers who ...
Middle East live updates: At least 21 Palestinians hurt in West Bank settler violence
At least 21 Palestinians were injured, 11 severely, after dozens of Israeli civilians, some of whom were masked, arrived at ...
Violence erupts in West Bank as settlers attack, Israel raids Jenin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the assault on Jenin would be “extensive and significant,” as the military erected new ...
Israel's top general quits over Oct. 7 failures as IDF launches West Bank operation
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over the security breakdown on Oct. 7, 2023.
Israel launches 'significant' military operation in West Bank, at least 9 Palestinians killed
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Palestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal
Tears, cheers and celebrations greeted 90 Palestinian women and children released as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel ...
Palestinian Official Says Hundreds Leave Jenin As Israel Presses Raid
A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the occupied West Bank on Thursday as Israeli forces pressed a deadly operation.