Sofia University has rejected accusations of antisemitism, declaring itself the target of a "defamatory and discrediting campaign" and accusing the Israeli ambassador of "gross interference in academic autonomy."
Israel launched an attack on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, identified by some reports as the South Pars facility. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed the strike, stating the complex accounts for approximately half of Iran's petrochemical production.
A new petition to the High Court challenges Israel's controversial death penalty law, focusing on its impact in the West Bank and seeking urgent action to prevent its immediate implementation.
The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers was killed 'in battle' in southern Lebanon, an area where Israel and the pro-Iranian Shiite organization have been clashing for over a month.
The funding crisis facing UNRWA is jeopardizing essential services across Gaza, the West Bank, and the wider region. The shortfall in funds threatens critical humanitarian aid and support for vulnerable populations.
Politicians and former security officials have publicly condemned acts of Jewish terrorism in the West Bank, calling for accountability and an end to such violence.
The US-Iran conflict continues to fuel a global energy shock, with oil prices surging and Asian stocks falling after Trump's vows. The UK is experiencing unprecedented fuel price rises, while Saudi Arabia explores its East-West pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, all contributing to a broader economic slowdown and inflation.
Israeli military strikes have intensified in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and southern areas, killing at least 8-10 people. The Lebanese army has redeployed in the south due to an Israeli ground offensive and incursions, as Israel aims to control swathes of the region.
Hundreds have rallied in the West Bank against Israel's new death penalty law, which human rights groups are calling 'cruel' and discriminatory against Palestinians, with the EU, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, and Jordan also expressing 'great concern' and condemning it as a 'step towards apartheid'. Concerns are also being raised about the Israeli right's sudden focus on settler violence, which some critics label as 'fake news' to distract from the new law.
Medics report that Israeli fire has resulted in the deaths of six people in Gaza and the West Bank, and over ten in Lebanon, amidst ongoing regional tensions.
At least 46 rescue workers and five medical personnel have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict, according to the Lebanese Minister of Health.
The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals and seizing firearms and drones. These operations come amid rising violence and settler attacks in the region.
President Trump has extended his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days, paused attacks on its energy sector, and expressed a desire for a speedy end to the war, though he stated there is no cease-fire. Meanwhile, Israel launched more strikes on Iran, and markets have reacted to these developments, with oil falling, gold rising, and stocks finishing higher.
Following landmark jury verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico finding Meta and Google (YouTube) responsible for social media addiction, the tech liability shield is now under intense scrutiny, potentially leading to significant fallout for the tech giants regarding harm to minors.
Amid a surge in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, often with Israeli forces standing by, pro-Israel Democrats, including AIPAC-backed lawmakers, have denounced the 'extremist' violence, highlighting how support for Israel is becoming a political liability.
The Israeli Knesset has advanced a bill to grant tax benefits for West Bank settlements, passing its first reading with 37 votes in favor and 33 against.
Reports from Reuters, citing Palestinians and human rights organizations, indicate that acts of violence, including arson, beatings, and theft, have become "almost daily" in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with attacks intensifying recently after an Israeli death.
Israeli settlers were filmed vandalizing a Palestinian high school in the occupied West Bank, raising an Israeli flag and reportedly using hateful slogans like "'A Good Arab Is a Dead One'".
At least 10 Palestinians were injured in attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on March 23, as the group rampaged through villages after a funeral for an 18-year-old settler killed in a car crash.
An arson attack on a Jewish ambulance in London has left British Jews feeling frightened and isolated, prompting questions about safety and a rise in antisemitic incidents across the UK.
Jewish extremist settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes and cars over the weekend in retaliation for the death of an 18-year-old Israeli boy.
Night attacks by settlers in several occupied West Bank villages resulted in vandalized mosques, burned vehicles, and 13 injuries, prompting Palestinian authorities to appeal to the EU for concrete measures.
Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada have issued a condemnation of what they describe as growing "settler terror" against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, following a recent surge in deadly attacks.
Four women were killed in the West Bank while getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr, marking what is reported as the first Palestinian deaths in the ongoing Iran war, though it remains unclear who fired the missile.
Escalating attacks targeting Gulf energy assets, combined with Iran's missile strikes, disinformation, and cyberattacks against Israel, have plunged the Iran War into a new and more dangerous phase, raising concerns about regional stability and causing oil prices to hit nearly $110.
Amidst the ongoing conflict, armed settlers in the West Bank are reportedly exploiting the 'fog of war' to seize land and intensify the dispossession and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, according to a new report.
Uma ativista de 25 anos foi agredida por colonos israelitas na Cisjordânia. O primeiro-ministro garante que "tudo o que tiver de ser feito" será feito.
The Israeli army chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, on Wednesday criticized the recent increase in attacks by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, calling the violence against soldiers and others 'morally unacceptable'.
A fresh report from the United Nations human rights office has warned that Israel's accelerating expansion of unlawful settlements and annexation of large parts of the West Bank is driving…
Israel's defense minister announced that Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most senior leaders and top security official, was killed in overnight strikes. This claim, if confirmed, would make him the most senior Iranian figure to die in the ongoing conflict after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A UN human rights office report warns of a significant increase in Israeli settler activity in the West Bank and expresses concern over the mass displacement of Palestinians, raising fears of 'ethnic cleansing'.
A Palestinian family, including two children and their parents, was tragically killed by the Israeli Army at a checkpoint in the West Bank while returning from buying sweets during Ramadan.
A Portuguese activist was reportedly beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. A group of settlers is suspected of invading a Palestinian village, sexually assaulting a man, and assaulting and threatening women and children.
A 'post-war' debate is emerging among right-leaning Israeli security officials regarding the annexation of the West Bank, with Bithonistim's new strategy potentially having significant consequences for the country's future.
The death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank Sunday climbed to 16, one of the heaviest in a single day in weeks, according to local health official...
An Israeli military and police statement confirmed that soldiers shot at a car perceived as a threat in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of two children and their parents.
Israeli settlers reportedly shot and injured several Palestinians, and in a separate incident, stole approximately 100 sheep from Palestinians, according to the Wafa news agency.
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
Israeli settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in recent days, while the Israeli army has imposed road blockades due to the war with Iran, and medical teams warn...
Sirens sounded today across the Jerusalem area, the West Bank, and parts of southern Israel, and one of the missiles hit an open area just outside Beit Shemesh.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Israel to abandon any plans for annexing territories in the West Bank, while also criticizing the US and Israeli plans related to the region.
Brazilian filmmaker Gustavo Castro presented his award-winning film 'Notas Sobre Um Desterro' in Coimbra, Portugal. The film explores his encounter with a Palestinian-Brazilian family and reflects on colonization and apartheid.
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect, citing security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Far-right activists have published a document summarizing terror attacks committed in West Bank villages and sent it to security officials, alongside a poster condemning Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.
Per the bill, West Bank terrorists would receive the automatic death penalty barring specific appeals, while terrorists in other areas would be given either capital punishment or life imprisonment.
A US$656 million judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority has been reinstated by an appeal court. This follows a US Supreme Court ruling in favor of Americans affected by attacks in Israel.
Wisconsin's largest mosque said Sarsour, 53, is a legal permanent resident who has lived in the US for over three decades and was detained on Monday. He grew up in the West Bank.
Under the law passed by Israel's parliament late on Monday, Palestinians convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "acts of terrorism" will face the death penalty.
The post Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law appeared first on Vanguard News.
Far-right lawmakers in Israel's Knesset celebrated after passing a law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of terror charges. A general strike has since swept across the occupied West Bank, largely halting daily life in protest of the new law that exclusively targets Palestinians.
Israel's defense minister announced plans to destroy all houses near the Lebanon border, while a general strike continues across the West Bank in protest of Israel's Palestinian-only death penalty law.
The Israeli military has suspended and pulled a battalion from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a rare punishment for soldier misconduct, following 'revenge' comments made by a soldier and an assault on a CNN crew during their detention.
Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.
An international media association condemned a 'violent assault' by Israeli soldiers who detained and physically attacked a CNN crew in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army has announced an investigation into the incident.
PoliticsAl JazeeraFrance 24haaretz+13Times of Indiaindian-expressstraits-timesDawniefimeridarte-newsnational-uaenews24-sa+5 more10d ago16 sources
Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs, a resume, and other personal documents. A Justice Department official has confirmed the breach, which has been widely reported by international media, with the Handala hack team specifically claiming responsibility for the attack on Friday.
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stated that stability in the West Bank is crucial for the success of any peace initiatives related to the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli drone strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, while settler violence continues to torment the West Bank, according to medical sources.
Increasing settler violence and reprisals in the West Bank are drawing international condemnation, with leaders warning that lawlessness could undermine security and Israel’s democratic foundations.
As Israel expands archaeological excavations in the West Bank, ancient ruins are becoming entangled in a modern political struggle over land, history, and identity.
Fragments of an Iranian missile, intercepted by air defense, fell in the yard of an elementary school in the Israeli settlement of Pendwell in the West Bank, with no reported injuries.
A Palestinian doctor has been arrested for allegedly smuggling Second Temple period coins from the West Bank into Jerusalem, an act considered a criminal offense involving antiquities trading and unlicensed searching.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that nine people were injured, one by gunfire, after an attack by Israeli settlers on the village of Deir Hatab in the West Bank.
Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada have decried "increasing settler terror" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, following a surge in deadly attacks where six Palestinians have been shot dead since early March.
An opinion piece suggests American Jewish leaders need to align their West Bank policies with Israeli realities regarding settlements and security to maintain influence.
Diplomatic missions from the European Union and several European countries in Jerusalem and Ramallah have condemned the resurgence of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
A Palestinian man claims Israeli settlers sexually assaulted him, tying his genitalia with zip ties and parading him naked in front of his family, during a mid-March attack in the occupied West Bank.
Human rights campaigners report a surge in expropriation of Palestinian land, settler attacks, and killings in the occupied West Bank, even as the broader Iran-Israel-US-Lebanon war dominates headlines.
At least three women have been reported killed in the West Bank by missiles originating from Iran, marking the first deadly attack in the region since February 28.
A Palestinian man in the West Bank has reported that he was sexually assaulted by Israeli settlers, prompting concerns about settler violence in the region.
GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of “ethnic cleansing” with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year.
A fresh report from the United Nations rights office, looking at the 12 months up to Oct 31 last year, warned that Israel’s accelerating expansion of unlawful settlements and annexation of large parts of the occupied West Bank was driving “unprecedented” displacement....
A Portuguese woman reported a night of violence in the West Bank, where she and a Palestinian man were attacked by a group of settlers, who also sexually assaulted the man. The UN has warned of a risk of "ethnic cleansing" in the region.
An Israeli police officer, accompanied by soldiers, illegally confiscated an ancient stone from a Palestinian village in the West Bank, prompting investigations into the incident.
The UN rights office has expressed concerns about potential 'ethnic cleansing' as Israel accelerates settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank, leading to the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians within one year.
The organization, Ad Kan, a right-wing Israeli organization founded by Gilad Ach, an Israeli combat reservist and West Bank settler activist, coordinated the flights via a company called Al-Majd.
Qatar’s ambassador joined the launch of a UN-backed $308 million humanitarian appeal in Beirut to support Lebanon as the war and Israeli strikes drive rising casualties and displacement. Qatar’s ambassador…
(The post Qatar ambassador joins launch of urgent humanitarian appeal for Lebanon is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Israeli bombing attacks have left neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins, with mass displacement continuing. An Israeli strike hit the area on March 15, and the military had issued an evacuation warning for several neighborhoods.
An entire Palestinian family, except for two minors, was reportedly shot and killed by the Israeli Army in the West Bank. The parents and two siblings were hit with multiple shots to the head and body.
The crew of a fatal US military crash has been identified, including a father from Georgia and several individuals from Ohio, with further details emerging about the victims.
Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian family of four, including two children, in Tammun. Two brothers are reported to be the only survivors of the attack, which occurred amidst a surge of deadly violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the region.
According to the Israeli army, dozens of militants have been killed. Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers are reported to have killed a Palestinian family, including two small children, in the West Bank.
A report from the West Bank details violent actions by settlers, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians since the start of the Iran conflict, with no reaction from the Israeli government.
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the West Bank and spray-painted racist slogans on its walls. Police have condemned the incident and are searching for the perpetrators.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Twelve days after the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, Israelis are spending hours a day in bomb shelters as Iranian bombs pour on the country. But since the start of the conflict, neither the Prime minister nor the Defence minister have directly addressed the Israeli population. On top of that, the war is helping 'a de facto annexation of the West Bank', says FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky from Jerusalem.
Reports indicate a surge in Israeli violence in the West Bank, characterized by both missile activity and actions by settlers, contributing to a volatile environment.
Israeli special forces Tuesday raided the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, surrounding a house and conducting a search inside, local sources told Anado...
The Prime Minister expressed concern about the West Bank and stressed that humanitarian aid to Gaza should not be affected
The post Mitsotakis – Abbas communication about the war in the Middle East appeared first on ProtoThema English.
A witness testified that Zaldy Co received P802 million in bank deposits from Sunwest Incorporated, which the prosecution claims proves Co's beneficial ownership of the company.
Border Police arrested a Hamas-affiliated individual near al-Mughayir in the West Bank, who was found with a will and terror links, after attempting to carry out an attack.
A 51-year-old West Bank resident has been indicted on charges of extortion, impersonating an IAF fighter pilot and a Mossad agent, and illegal entry into Israel.
The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.
The European Union is facing strong criticism for its perceived failure to use its leverage to address Israel's actions in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, with deep internal divisions cited as the reason for its inaction.
Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.
The CEO of the Netzah Yehuda battalion has denied reports of the unit's suspension by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters, contradicting earlier claims of a suspension after the unit detained CNN journalists.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed two attacks against Israel within 24 hours and vowed to continue military operations in the coming days, prompting warnings to shipping in the Red Sea region from Operation ASPIDES.
Israel's military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first such interception since the war began, while at least 12 US troops were reportedly injured in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
A Palestinian man has been killed and others seriously injured in new settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, further escalating violence and drawing attention to its impact on Israel's international standing. In a single night, 14 Palestinians were wounded in settler raids, and five new outposts were erected, intensifying the volatile situation.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has reportedly urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene against what he described as 'Jewish terror' in the West Bank.
Israel constructed 6,000 housing units in the occupied Palestinian West Bank between December and March, coinciding with an escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the region.
A week intended for celebration for Palestinians was marked by a surge in violence across the West Bank, including settler attacks and land seizures, amidst muted Eid celebrations.
The IDF has redirected forces from its Lebanon invasion to the West Bank to address Jewish violence against Palestinians, marking the first time during a critical invasion that troops were diverted to a less dangerous front.
An analysis suggests that the ongoing Iran war presents a significant opportunity for West Bank settlers, potentially influencing regional dynamics and settlement expansion.
Israeli settlers have rampaged through West Bank towns for a second consecutive night, attacking people and properties, setting fire to homes and cars, and injuring at least nine Palestinians, in violence that began in retaliation for the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman. This surge in settler violence coincides with the Israeli government's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlers targeted Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties, following the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman, who was reportedly hit by a Palestinian-driven vehicle.
Israeli settlers have violently stormed multiple Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and vehicles and causing injuries. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned these actions as organized terrorism and part of a genocidal campaign.
Security incidents in West Bank villages included Israelis throwing rocks, direct violence, road blockages, graffiti, and arson, with buildings and vehicles reportedly burned.
Israeli settlers have reportedly set fire to homes and cars near Jenin in the West Bank, leading to casualties amid widespread violence across the occupied territory.
The European Union delegation and several European countries have condemned the escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned of rising settler violence in the West Bank, emphasizing its impact on security, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir called for stronger retaliation.
Four Palestinian women were killed and several others injured when missile debris, reportedly from an Iranian attack, struck a beauty salon in Beit Awwa in the southern West Bank, marking the first Palestinian deaths in the Middle East war, leading to widespread mourning among Palestinians.
An analysis examines Israel's war goals and ongoing military operations in Iran, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, questioning the sustainability of its efforts.
In 2010, British journalist Louis Theroux went to Israel to interview ultra-nationalist Jewish settlers who believed it was their religious and political obligation to populate the West Bank for the…
Three people were killed by shrapnel in a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank, shortly after the Israeli army reported another Iranian missile launch.
“It cannot be that during a multi-front war, the IDF is forced to contend with a threatening minority from within. These are rioters who do not represent the settlement movement," Zamir said.
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]
The United Nations said in a report covering 12 months to October 31, 2025, that Israel had accelerated the annexation of large parts of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
The United Nations has issued a warning about a sharp increase in violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, raising concerns about the risk of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, which could constitute a war crime.
Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank and the last protester detained following former President Trump's campus crackdown, has been released from a U.S. immigration detention center.
Il racconto a Repubblica di un cugino di Ali Bani Odeh, colpito a Tammun sabato notte dai soldati dell’Idf assieme alla moglie e due bambini. “Un massacro senza motivo”.
Former defense officials urge the IDF to take action against the growing threat of Jewish violence in the West Bank, warning it could undermine national security.
Israel has expanded its military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, aiming to degrade its rocket, drone, and missile capabilities, with France, Germany, Canada, Italy, and the UK warning against a large-scale ground offensive due to devastating humanitarian consequences and over a million people displaced.
The woman was deported after being involved with a security incident in which a Jewish settler hit a 5-year-old Palestinian child with the side mirror of his vehicle.
Iran also launched two barrages of missiles at central Israel, Jerusalem, and the West Bank shortly before the barrage in Eilat. No reports have emerged of any injuries from the earlier barrages.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
Two attackers were killed in the West Bank after attempting to ram soldiers with a vehicle and being armed with firearms, according to the Israeli army.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Middle East crisis – live updates
Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israel to abandon any plans for annexing territories in the West Bank, calling it a 'big mistake,' and criticized US and Israeli plans for the war against Iran.
ActionAid Palestine asserts that the Government has a 'moral obligation' to pass the Occupied Territories Bill. This legislation aims to pressure Israel to halt the construction of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier faced disciplinary action after a video surfaced showing him vandalizing a monument dedicated to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the West Bank.