The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” after he was taken into custody, officials said.
Category: Palestinians
Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting
Israeli leaders were quick to point fingers at their political opponents, suggesting that they were ultimately responsible for the shooting.
Israeli Soldiers Fire Warning Shots to Disperse Western Diplomats Touring West Bank
The event in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, came amid rising tensions between Israel and its foreign partners.
Israel Said It Eased Its Blockade, But Gazans Are Still Waiting for Food
Three days after Israel said it would ease its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the desperately needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.
Israel’s Allies Denounce Its New Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war “disproportionate” and “egregious.”
Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy
Israel allowed aid into Gaza after a two-month blockade and equivocated over battlefield strategy as the government tries to balance competing interests.
What to Know About Israel’s Renewed Ground Offensive in Gaza
The announcement of a renewed ground operation came after a particularly deadly week for Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel Announced a New Invasion of Gaza. Is It Bluffing?
After warning of a major ground operation, Israel has bombarded Gaza but has yet to start a big advance. The threat to do so may be an attempt to force Hamas to compromise in cease-fire talks.
Gunfire in Gaza as Israel Says Its Troops Are Mobilizing
The shots were heard in central Gaza early Saturday, hours after the Israeli military said its troops were preparing for a major advance into the territory.
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says
Israel has threatened to escalate its military campaign against Hamas, despite a U.S.-backed push to agree a new cease-fire.
Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks
Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.
In Private, Some Israeli Officers Admit That Gaza Is on the Brink of Starvation
Israel’s government has publicly dismissed warnings of extreme food shortages after it blocked aid deliveries, but an internal analysis concluded that a crisis looms if food supplies are not restored.
Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.
Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.
Amid Blockade, Trump and Israel Mull Divisive Aid Plan For Gaza
Two months after Israel blocked all aid to Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials are considering a new food distribution plan. The U.N. says it is unworkable.
In Israel’s Demolition Path, West Bank Residents Pack Up Their Lives
A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not return.
The Huge, Under-the-Radar Shift Happening in the West Bank
Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the territory.
Gazans React to Israel’s New Plan
Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.
Israel Plans to Seize Control of Gaza’s Aid. Here’s How That Could Look.
The United Nations and its partners have condemned the proposals by Israel, which has been barring deliveries of food and medicine for months.
U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.
Netanyahu’s Plan to Expand Israel’s Fight in Gaza Is Met With Skepticism
It is not clear how the Israeli prime minister’s plan to add tens of thousands of soldiers will fundamentally alter a dynamic seen over 18 months of conflict.
Poised to Expand Gaza Offensive, Israel Calls Up Thousands of Reserve Soldiers
The mobilization could indicate that the Israeli government is preparing to shift its tactics in its fight against Hamas.
Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears
For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.
