West Bank, Palestine
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BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.
August 28, 2026Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians - Reuters
Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians Reuters
August 16, 2026Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
August 6, 2026Trump sanctions on ICC violate free speech, says lawsuit
Two groups argue the president's order is being used to illegally suppress pro-Palestinian advocacy.
July 15, 2026UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
June 9, 2026Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
June 5, 2026UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025 - Reuters
UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025 Reuters
May 12, 2026EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.
March 11, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Israeli settler fatally shoots Palestinian in West Bank, health ministry says - Reuters
Israeli settler fatally shoots Palestinian in West Bank, health ministry says Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time - Reuters
US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time Reuters
February 24, 2026