Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bank
Mass expulsions, blockades and expanding settler control in Hebron threaten to devastate the West Bank economy.
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Mass expulsions, blockades and expanding settler control in Hebron threaten to devastate the West Bank economy.
Israel says it will close all land crossings with the occupied West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.
Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.
Political change cannot come from within Israeli society. It can only come from the outside.
A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.
Israel said on Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week’s election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory. The announcement came a day after Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron and displaced around 2,000 residents, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying, “they will not be allowed to return … until we’ve finished dealing with all the Hamas issues in...
Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.
Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.
Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.
Israel announced it would be closing all land crossings with the West Bank on the day of next week's parliamentary elections. The measure comes as Israel conducts a large-scale operation in the occupied Palestinian territory and 2,000 residents of Hebron have been displaced from their homes after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the area.
Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.
Israel’s military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections featuring security as a key focus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a tight race to keep his job in Tuesday’s vote, having campaigned on promises to keep Israelis safe, and he and his right-wing allies visited the scene of the attack to pledge an even harder line on...
As Israel heads to the polls on October 27, its polarising and longest-serving prime minister is seeking re-election.
Residents and analysts doubt October 27 vote will bring any meaningful shift in Israeli policy towards their country.
Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion. The electioneering has at times turned personal, with some candidates who...
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a “full lockdown” of the occupied West Bank following a shooting.
Israel’s PM is preparing to order a shutdown in the occupied West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron.
Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.
Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the country’s election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. AI is playing a growing role in the campaign, with parties using deepfakes, bots and AI-generated content, raising concerns about disinformation and the technology’s influence on voters.
Israeli court releases nine settler suspects over West Bank attacks as investigations into recent assaults continue.
Reports claim that the US and Israel have ramped up military drills and planned new strikes in Iran, potentially targeting energy sites, drone facilities and missile arsenals. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.
Israel can inflict devastating damage on Iran, but analysts question its ability to overthrow Tehran’s government.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising a change to Israeli politics, but are their policies really that different?
Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.