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British parliamentarians denied entry to the West Bank: delegation detained for eight hours

An international delegation of 23 people, including three British parliamentarians and a representative of the Spanish Senate, was detained and denied entry to the West Bank by Israeli authorities while attempting to cross the border from Jordan. The delegation had come to support Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest. The incident coincided with the closure of crossings amid Israel's elections and an escalation of violence in the West Bank.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Israeli army conducts operation in Hebron for fifth day: nearly 5,000 Palestinians have left their homes

According to the Hebron municipality, since the campaign began on Friday, 4,969 people from 780 families have been forcibly displaced from the Deir Bahha and Al-Jilda neighborhoods, including infants, the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Entrances to the city have been sealed following an attack in which two Israeli soldiers were killed.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Incidents

Israeli forces demolish home of a Palestinian in Qalqilya in the West Bank

During a raid in the Palestinian city of Qalqilya, Israeli forces evicted Nimr Abu Shihab from his home and demolished it with two bulldozers, citing the lack of a building permit. Tear gas and gunfire were used during the clashes; three people affected by the gas received aid. The Colonization Resistance Commission documented 13 attacks on farmers in four provinces.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Netanyahu on the eve of Israel's election: AI image of a 'second Holocaust,' a crypto idea, and a second Trump endorsement

In the final days before Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received a renewed endorsement from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach a deal with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and corrupt deals. In the final days before the general election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he published an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received renewed backing from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach an agreement with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and of corrupt deals.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

UN Commission: Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel's 'genocidal acts'

An independent UN Human Rights Council commission presented a report to the General Assembly asserting that Israel continues 'genocidal acts' in Gaza a year after the ceasefire, and commits war crimes and crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel rejected the findings and demanded the commission be disbanded. An independent UN Human Rights Council commission presented a report to the General Assembly asserting that Israel continues 'genocidal actions' in Gaza a year after the ceasefire, and is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel rejected the findings and demanded the commission be dissolved.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Israeli army continues operation in Hebron: number of displaced Palestinians exceeds 2,600

The Israeli army is conducting a large-scale operation in Hebron in the West Bank for the fourth day. All entrances to the city have been closed since Friday following an attack in which two Israeli soldiers were killed. According to the local relief committee, about 2,649 Palestinians have been displaced; Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said they will not be able to return until the 'Hamas infrastructure' is 'dismantled.'

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Israel to close all West Bank checkpoints on election day after Hebron attack

The Israel Defense Forces announced the complete closure of land crossings into the West Bank on October 27, the day of the parliamentary elections, and a ban on Palestinian workers entering and leaving. The measures became part of a large-scale operation in Hebron following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Figures on the number of displaced residents differ: from 2,000 to 2,500 people according to various sources. The Israel Defense Forces announced the complete closure of land crossings into the West Bank on October 27, the day of the parliamentary elections, and a ban on Palestinian workers entering or leaving. The measures became part of a large-scale operation in Hebron following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Figures on the number of displaced residents differ: from 2,000 to 2,500 people according to various sources.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Israel launches a large-scale operation in Hebron: hundreds of Palestinian families evicted after the death of two soldiers

After an attack on a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers were killed, the army began demolishing houses and carrying out mass searches. According to varying estimates by Palestinian officials, between 150 and 250 families have been evicted; the defense minister speaks of 2,000 displaced. The operation comes days before Israel's general election. After an attack on a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli servicemen were killed, the army began demolishing homes and carrying out mass searches. According to varying estimates by Palestinian officials, between 150 and 250 families have been evicted; the defense minister speaks of 2,000 displaced. The operation is taking place days before Israel's general election.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
World

Israel launches multi-day operation in Hebron: city sealed off, demolitions and displacement of residents

After a shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron (Al-Khalil) in which two Israeli soldiers were killed, Israel closed the West Bank completely and launched a multi-day military operation in the city. According to Wafa, dozens of families have been displaced, buildings demolished and at least 13 people detained. Human rights groups and the Palestinian Authority condemned the actions. After a shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron (Al-Khalil) in which two Israeli soldiers were killed, Israel completely closed the West Bank and launched a multi-day military operation in the city. According to Wafa, dozens of families have been displaced, buildings demolished, and at least 13 people detained. Human rights groups and the Palestinian National Authority condemned the actions.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Israeli army turns Palestinian homes in Hebron into military posts on second day of operation

On the second day of a military operation in the southern occupied West Bank, Israeli forces occupied homes of Hebron residents in the Hallat Mannan and Dahiyat al-Zaytun neighborhoods, turning them into barracks and observation posts, the Wafa agency reported. Since Friday, hundreds of families have been forced to leave their homes amid raids and road closures. The operation began after two Palestinians attacked a checkpoint in which two Israeli soldiers were killed.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Israel launches large-scale operation in the West Bank: Hebron and Halhul blockaded

The Israeli army and Shin Bet have launched a multi-day operation in Hebron following the October 23 attack on soldiers, in which two servicemen were killed. Hebron and Halhul have been placed under blockade, with exit allowed only through three checkpoints. Netanyahu said a terrorist attack had been prevented. The escalation came days before the October 27 parliamentary elections.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Israel faces tense weekend before election: West Bank closure, street clashes and accusations against the opposition

Days before Israel's election scheduled for Tuesday, tensions have escalated: after a shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron that left five people wounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full closure of the West Bank. Street clashes between supporters of different parties are being reported across the country, and Defence Minister Israel Katz said responsibility for future attacks would fall on opposition leaders. Polls show a deadlock, and opposition figures warn of a possible new escalation.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

UN: Settler attacks and Israeli restrictions prevent Palestinians from harvesting olive crop

The UN said that repeated settler attacks and Israeli access restrictions prevent Palestinians in the West Bank from safely harvesting olives. Acting Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov, together with diplomats from 13 states, visited Jenin, where farmers spoke about attacks and food security problems. The visit took place days after an attack on a delegation of European diplomats near the town of Taybeh.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Israel imposes a blockade on Hebron and prepares a 'complete closure' of the West Bank after a checkpoint shooting

After an attack on a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's elections. After an attack at a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city to be cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank to be prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's election.

Sevara Azamova
5 min read