Ramallah
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ramallah, translated into English and compared across sources. 24 recent stories.
Academy Snubs Israeli Film Industry, Invites Palestinian Filmmakers Instead
The Academy invited 529 new members, but no one from Israel’s active film industry made the list. Instead, the invitees included Palestinian filmmakers, Israeli-born Hollywood-bas…
Iran Rebuilds Terror Infrastructure in the West Bank Under Cover of the Ceasefire
Israeli security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror networks in the West Bank during the ceasefire, with much of the direction coming from Turkey. The IDF and Shin Bet are co…
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh Detained for Suspected Incitement to Terror
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh was arrested and questioned on Tuesday over suspected incitement to terror in a 2022 Ramallah speech. He was later released under restrictions, includin…
Two Suspects Arrested in Severe Abu Ghosh Stabbing, Found in Ramallah Hotel
YAMAM arrested two Abu Ghosh residents overnight in a Ramallah hotel for a severe stabbing of an East Jerusalem man. The attack happened earlier this month during a dispute, and t…
Two minors arrested on suspicion of car theft after ramming police vehicles
Two minors from Judea and Samaria were arrested near the Rantis checkpoint on suspicion of stealing cars. During the arrest, one suspect rammed two police vehicles, and police fou…
Israeli military reporter warns of serious escalation in the West Bank
Channel 14 military reporter Hillel Biton Rosen warned on Sunday that Judea and Samaria may be heading toward a major security escalation. He said current policy and insufficient…
New York Times Awards Rare Four-Star Review to Palestinian Restaurant Albi
The New York Times gave Albi in Washington, D.C., its first-ever four-star review for a restaurant outside New York City. The Palestinian restaurant, led by chef Michael Rafidi, h…
Iran Says It Will Close the Strait of Hormuz as Israel Signals Lebanon Ceasefire
Israel said two soldiers were killed in Lebanon fighting, with several others wounded, as Iran announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israel continued st…
Israeli Jewish man rescued after entering Ramallah overnight and being abandoned
An Israeli Jewish man was rescued overnight from Ramallah after being abandoned there by a friend. Residents reported him to security forces, and the Civil Administration carried…
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh summoned for terror incitement probe
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh has been summoned for questioning after police and prosecutors approved a terror-incitement investigation. The case concerns a December 2022 speech in R…
Two Mosques Set Ablaze North of Ramallah, One Destroyed Completely
Unknown attackers set fire to two mosques in villages north of Ramallah early Wednesday, burning one in Jaljuliya to the ground. Palestinians blamed settlers, while residents and…
U.S. weighs closer ties with the Palestinian Authority to advance Gaza plan and regional normalization
The United States is in talks with the Palestinian Authority to improve ties and enlist Ramallah in advancing its Gaza reconstruction plan and broader regional goals. Washington i…
Beersheba Cancels Arab-Hebrew Book Fair After Right-Wing Pressure
Beersheba canceled an Arab-Hebrew book fair planned for June 18 to 19, 2026, after pressure from the right-wing group B’Tsalmo. The organizers, backed by legal groups, said they w…
Palestinian Authority condemns Smotrich over Hebron planning powers move
The Palestinian Authority condemned Bezalel Smotrich after he said Israel had “annulled” the Hebron Accords. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the accords were not canceled, only tha…
Foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority keep operating from Jerusalem
Three foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority continue to operate from Jerusalem, not Ramallah, prompting criticism in Israel. The report named Spain, Turkey and Fran…
Suspected Ramallah Resident Arrested for Filming Woman in Tel Aviv Beach Restroom
Police arrested a 33-year-old Ramallah district resident on suspicion that he filmed a woman in a restroom at a Tel Aviv beach. He was allegedly carrying a fake Israeli ID and was…
Six Suspected Settlers Arrested After Alleged Arson Attack Near Ramallah
Israeli security forces arrested six suspects after settlers allegedly burned Palestinian agricultural land near Ramallah overnight. Police said the fires hit Deir Dibwan and Burq…
Israel Shapira Sees West Bank Sites Flourish as the Galilee Falters
Israel Shapira describes a West Bank tour that included renewed Jewish access to bathing sites and Israeli flags along Highway 465. He contrasts that with a largely deserted Upper…
Police Say West Bank Farm Resident Shot and Neutralized Palestinian Suspect
Police said a Palestinian was moderately wounded after a farm resident in Binyamin shot him when he tried to attack with a stone. Separately, Palestinian reports said four Palesti…
Senior Hamas figure Hassan Youssef released from Israeli administrative detention
Palestinian media said Israel released Hamas leader Hassan Youssef from administrative detention after more than two years. He had been arrested in Beitunia in the first days of t…
Abbas Says Palestinians Will Keep Fighting for Return Rights
Mahmoud Abbas told Fatah's Revolutionary Council in Ramallah that the Palestinian leadership will keep defending the right of return and compensation. He said the refugee issue wi…
Population Authority Expels French Journalist From Israel
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority expelled French journalist Alice Prossard, who had lived in the Jerusalem and Ramallah area for six years. The Diaspora Ministry said…
Reports: Settlers attacked Palestinians with clubs and stones near Ramallah, two evacuated for medical treatment
Reports said settlers attacked Palestinians with clubs and stones near Ramallah, and two people were evacuated for medical treatment. The text also included multiple other headlin…
15-Year-Old Shot Dead in East of Ramallah Clashes
A 15-year-old was shot dead by the IDF during clashes east of Ramallah. The article gives no further details on the incident, participants, or follow-up actions.