China urged the protection of Palestinian rights after Israel passed a law allowing the death penalty. The move targets Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The law has drawn international criticism and heightened regional tensions. The Israeli parliament approved the bill on Monday, mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted by […]
West Bank conflict
Muslim nations condemn Israel’s West Bank expansion plans
Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israel’s latest policies in the West Bank, warning that these measures aim to impose “a new legal and administrative reality” over occupied Palestinian territory. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar described the actions as […]
UN accuses Israel of West Bank apartheid
The United Nations on Wednesday accused Israel of imposing an “apartheid system” in the West Bank, citing decades of discrimination and segregation against Palestinians. UN rights chief Volker Turk said Palestinians face systematic restrictions on daily life, including access to water, schools, hospitals, land, and family visits. The report warned that Palestinians live under discriminatory […]
Israel demolishes 25 buildings in West Bank
Nur Shams: Israeli forces began demolishing 25 residential buildings in the Nur Shams refugee camp on Wednesday. The military said the operation targeted armed Palestinian groups. Around 100 families were affected, and residents watched helplessly as bulldozers tore through their homes. The Israeli military stated the demolitions were necessary due to “ongoing counterterrorism activity” in […]
Bethlehem Christmas lights spark hope amid sorrow
For the first time since 2022, Bethlehem lit a 20-metre Christmas tree at Manger Square, marking a return of public celebrations after two years of war in Gaza disrupted festivities across the West Bank. Thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank and Israel gathered to watch the tree adorned with red and gold baubles, cheering […]