Bethlehem — Israel news coverage in English

Palestinian Arrested for Dumping Sewage in Streams, Filming Himself

Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian man for dumping sewage into West Bank streams and filming himself bragging about it. The arrest was part of a wider security operation that a…

Security15h ago

Israeli Police Arrest Three Palestinians on Multiple Charges

Israeli police arrested three Palestinian men in the West Bank on October 5 on charges including environmental pollution, weapons possession, and attacks against soldiers. Suspect…

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Shepherd Boy David's Rise From Bethlehem Settlement to Royal Court and Battlefield

A young Jewish settler named David from Bethlehem gained fame for his music and bravery, including reportedly killing a lion and a bear. He was appointed court musician to King Sa…

Security18h ago

Gaza Housing Crisis: Over 200,000 Buildings Damaged in Ongoing Conflict

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported that over 201,000 buildings in Gaza have been damaged, with 134,000 destroyed, due to the ongoing war. The housing crisis als…

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Israeli Forces Raid West Bank, Demolish Martyrs' Shrine at Birzeit University

Israeli forces conducted extensive raids across the West Bank on Monday, arresting dozens of Palestinians and demolishing a shrine at Birzeit University. The operations included s…

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Israel Launches Major West Bank Raids Ahead of October 7th Anniversary

Israeli forces conducted widespread overnight raids in 14 West Bank villages, arresting dozens and foiling terror cells ahead of the October 7th anniversary. The operations are pa…

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Palestinian Driver Arrested for Speeding at 208 KPH on Route 60

Police in Judea and Samaria arrested a 19-year-old Palestinian driver for traveling at 208 kph on Route 60, significantly exceeding the 90 kph speed limit. His detention was exten…

Security2d ago

Freed Hamas Prisoner Rearrested on Terrorism Charges

Muhammad Ziadat, an Israeli Arab released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange, has been arrested on suspicion of renewed involvement in terrorism, including photographing g…

Culture2d ago

Palestinian Tourism Minister Launches World Tourism Day Events in Bethlehem

Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Hani Al-Hayek launched World Tourism Day events in Bethlehem, aiming to boost domestic tourism and foster connections among Palesti…

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Settler and IDF Attacks in West Bank Surge to 2051 Since September

Settlers and Israeli forces conducted 2051 attacks in the West Bank since September, targeting farmers during the olive harvest and vandalizing property. Incidents included proper…

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Man Critically Injured After Falling Into Construction Pit in Jerusalem

A man fell into a deep construction pit on Bethlehem Road in Jerusalem and was rescued in critical condition. Firefighters and special rescue units collaborated to extract him, an…

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Israel Demands Germany Halt Funding for Pastor Praising Oct. 7 Massacre

Israel's embassy in Berlin has demanded that the German state of Baden-Württemberg immediately stop public funding for Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb, who praised the October 7th…

Security4d ago

Palestinian Man Killed by IDF Fire During Settler Entry into West Bank Town

A 51-year-old Palestinian was killed by IDF gunfire in Yasuf, West Bank, during an incident involving settlers. The IDF stated it responded to stone-throwing, while Palestinian so…

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Israeli Forces Secure Settler Visit to Joseph's Tomb Amid West Bank Raids

Israeli forces raided multiple West Bank locations, including Nablus to secure settler access to Joseph's Tomb. The operations involved house raids, demolitions, and settler activ…

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Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids, Arrests Across West Bank

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, searching homes and detaining residents. Settlers also engaged in provocative acti…

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Intensive Search Continues for Missing Palestinian Woman Misa Abu Yousef

A nine-day intensive search is underway for Misa Wael Abu Yousef, a young woman from Halhul, who disappeared while traveling to Bethlehem. Authorities and her family are appealing…

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Israeli Forces Conduct West Bank Raids, Arresting Dozens Amid Clashes

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids across the West Bank and East Jerusalem on Wednesday, leading to arrests, clashes, and injuries. The operations included searches of home…

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Palestinians Successfully Evict Settler Outpost in Galilee

Residents of Majd al-Krum in Israel's Galilee successfully mobilized to evict an illegal settler outpost established on their land. The community's organized efforts, combining pr…

Security6d ago

Israeli Found Critically Wounded Near Bethlehem Checkpoint

An Israeli citizen was found critically injured with penetrating wounds near the Mizmoreya checkpoint close to Bethlehem. Police are investigating the incident, which appears to h…

Culture6d ago

Bethlehem Festival Showcases Children's Theater to Global Audience

The Bethlehem Children's Theater Festival commenced on October 2nd with a street carnival and will feature performances by Palestinian and international troupes in Bethlehem, Beit…

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Israeli NGO Highlights 100 Lavish Palestinian Villas in West Bank

An Israeli NGO, Regavim, has published a photo book titled "Real Estate Under Occupation" featuring 100 luxurious Palestinian villas in the West Bank. The organization aims to cha…

Politics7d ago

Israel's Attorney General Modifies Stance on Controversial E1 Settlement Tenders

Israel's Attorney General has modified her stance on the E1 settlement project, now preventing the awarding of tenders until after the upcoming election, though submissions can st…

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E1 Housing Tender Delayed Until After Elections, Bids Accepted

A tender for over a thousand housing units in the E1 area has been postponed until after the elections. While bids will be accepted, they will only be opened after October 27, as…

Politics7d ago

Israel Allows E1 Housing Tender Bids, Opening Post-Election

Israel's Attorney General will allow bids for a tender to build over 1,000 housing units in the E1 area, but the submissions will only be opened after the October 27 elections. Th…

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Israeli Court Frees Iranian TV Journalist Held on Espionage Suspicions

Naqaa Hamed, a Palestinian-American journalist for Iran's Press TV, was released from Israeli detention on September 28 after being held for nearly two weeks on suspicion of espio…

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Dutch Authorities Inspect El Al Passengers for Settlement Products

Dutch authorities inspected passengers on an El Al flight for products from West Bank settlements following the implementation of a new boycott law. The law imposes penalties for…

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Israel's Attorney General Halts E1 Settlement Tenders Amid Election Concerns

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara postponed tenders for the E1 settlement project, citing election meddling concerns. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich fiercely critici…

Politics8d ago

Israeli Military Law Reshapes West Bank Geography and Demographics, Study Finds

A new study by human rights lawyer Dr. Qamar Mishrki-Assad argues that Israeli military law is actively used to reshape the West Bank's geography and demographics to advance settl…

Culture11d ago

Opinion: Jewish Heritage Sites Face Erasure and Restricted Access

An opinion piece by Levi Simon argues that Jewish heritage sites in Israel, particularly in Judea, are being subjected to restricted access and a narrative that erases their bibli…

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Massive Captagon Drug Bust in West Bank Linked to Potential Terror Funding

Israeli forces seized nearly 200,000 Captagon pills, worth over 10 million shekels, in Bethlehem. Investigators are examining a potential link between the massive drug haul and fu…

Politics12d ago

Liberman Proposes Ceding West Bank Areas A and B to Jordan

Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has proposed transferring control of West Bank Areas A and B, comprising 40% of the territory, to Jordan. The plan has been met wi…

Culture12d ago

Hassidic Rebbes Mark High Holy Days with Prayer and Rituals

Hassidic Rebbes across Israel and the US led their communities in prayer and rituals during the High Holy Days, including Yom Kippur services and post-fast celebrations. Separatel…

Culture13d ago

NYT Lists Palestinian, Jewish Restaurants Among America's Best

The New York Times' 2026 list of America's 50 best restaurants features Albi, a Palestinian restaurant in Washington D.C., and Jacaranda, a Jewish-run establishment in Hollywood…

Sports13d ago

FIFA Launches New Football Pitches for Children in West Bank

FIFA, in partnership with the Palestinian Football Association and Switzerland, has opened two new football pitches in the West Bank for children. The initiative includes a youth…

Culture13d ago

Rebbe of Lelov Leads Hundreds in Prayer at Rachel's Tomb

The Grand Rabbi of Lelov led hundreds of followers in prayer at Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem, reciting penitential prayers and invoking the merit of Rachel the Matriarch for the sal…

Security13d ago

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Near Nokdim Settlement

A motorcyclist, around 60 years old, died after a crash on Road 398 near the Nokdim settlement in the Bethlehem area. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.

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West Bank Settlers Attack Vehicles, Uproot Olive Trees

Settlers attacked Palestinian vehicles, uprooted olive trees, and established a new outpost in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. The incidents occurred amid a rise in settler viol…

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Settlers Launch 14 Attacks Across West Bank, Stealing Livestock and Cutting Water Supply

Settlers conducted 14 attacks across four West Bank governorates on Saturday, involving gunfire, livestock theft, and the disruption of water supplies. The Wall and Settlement Res…

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UK Believed Israeli Minister Promised Election Pause on E1 Settlement Construction

British officials reportedly believed Israeli Minister Gideon Saar promised to halt E1 settlement construction before elections, but Israel later issued tenders for new housing un…

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UK Tightens Israel Policy After E1 Housing Tender Dispute

The UK imposed new sanctions on Israel after believing it had secured a commitment to halt construction in the E1 area, a belief challenged by a subsequent Israeli housing tender…

Security16d ago

Conflicting Accounts Emerge in East Jerusalem Woman's Murder Case

Police in East Jerusalem arrested a suspect in the murder of Fatima Al-Rajabi, whose body was found days after her disappearance. Conflicting accounts from the victim's family and…

World16d ago

Activists and Children Unite for Palestinian Education Rights in Jordan Valley

Dozens of Arab and Jewish activists and over 100 Palestinian children participated in a solidarity and recreational event in the northern Jordan Valley focused on supporting the r…

Politics17d ago

US Denies Visas to PA Officials, Sparking Debate on Oslo Accords' Legacy

The US has denied visas to Palestinian Authority officials, prompting a critique of the Oslo Accords and a call for Israel to assert control over Palestinian-governed areas. The a…

Security17d ago

Palestinian-American Journalist Detained on Suspicion of Aiding Enemy State

Palestinian-American journalist Nakaa Hamed, working for Iran's Press TV, was arrested and detained until September 23rd on suspicion of dealing with an enemy, incitement, and sup…

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Palestinian Journalist Nabaa Hamed Detained by Israeli Forces

A Palestinian journalist, Nabaa Hamed, had her detention extended by an Israeli military court until next Wednesday. She was arrested near Bethlehem and reportedly faced incitemen…

Security18d ago

Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan With New Housing Tender

Israel has advanced its controversial E1 settlement expansion plan by issuing a tender for 2,167 new housing units, bringing the total to over 3,400. The move, criticized by Pales…

Security18d ago

Iranian State TV Reporter Detained Near Bethlehem, Detention Extended

Nakaa Hamad, a reporter for Iran's PressTV, was arrested at a checkpoint near Bethlehem. Her detention has been extended until September 23, with potential charges related to her…

World18d ago

Palestinian Authority Breaks Ground on Water Tank Project in Hebron Refugee Camp

The PLO's Department of Refugee Affairs, with funding from JICA, has initiated the construction of a new water tank in the Al-Fawar refugee camp in Hebron. The project aims to imp…