The West Bank is a contested region in the Middle East largely under Israeli control. Also known as Judea and Samaria, the name "West Bank" specifically refers to it being along the western bank of the Jordan River.
Israel took control of the area from Jordan in 1967 following the Six Day War, but has not annexed it. While home to hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers living in different settlements, the West Bank also has a huge Palestinian population and is the bulk of what most people envision as a future Palestinian state.
The status of Israeli settlements is highly controversial and while they are defended by Israel and the US, most of the international community sees them as illegal.
Israeli policies under the troika of Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben Gvir may lead to a rebellion in the West Bank, worsen Israel’s international standing, and further destabilize the region.
The department also found Israel's changes to rules of engagement 'insufficient.'
Liberal Democrat Tayab Ali linked Israel's right-wing West Bank policies to the October 7 Massacre, criticizing Israeli actions and lobby influence.
The initial attack happened in August.
Sinwar commends Houthi missile attack on Israel • Two rocket hits in Metula area • Netanyahu asserts military operation against Hezbollah if diplomacy fails
Israel’s ties with Jordan have always been fraught with a chilly veneer, and the war in Gaza has only exacerbated the relationship.
President Joe Biden's response to the shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi shows how little he has done to hold Iran and its proxies accountable.
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday the killing of Eygi was unacceptable and Israel must do more to make sure such an event never happens again.
Security forces also killed a terrorist who threw explosive devices and dismantled a vehicle rigged with explosives.
Gazan whistleblowers reveal Hamas brutality • 'Post' visits Rafah tunnels • GPO revokes Al Jazeera journalists' press credentials for national security reasons
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