Israel, West Bank

Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu
Israel’s top general has resigned, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Lt. Gen.
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
The Israeli military killed at least seven Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday as the prime minister announced the start of a “large-scale military operation” in the restive city of Jenin.
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel launches 'significant' West Bank military operation, at least 8 Palestinians killed
The action came a day after President Donald Trump said he will lift sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli settlers who attacked Palestinian villages.
Who in Israel Has Resigned Over the Oct. 7 Security Breakdown, and Who Hasn't?
Israel’s top general on Tuesday became the highest-ranking official to resign over Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack, the worst security failure in the country’s history
Israel's Top General Resigns Over October 7 Attack
Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi says he takes personal responsibility for security breaches associated with the attack.
Israel's top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu
Israel's top general resigned on Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza and adding to pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
Israel’s Top General Resigns, Citing Oct. 7 Security Failures
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to quit to date over the security breakdown related to Hamas' surprise attack.
Violence erupts in West Bank as settlers attack, Israel raids Jenin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the assault on Jenin would be “extensive and significant,” as the military erected new ...
Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over ...
Israel's War Spending in 2024 Lifts Debt Burden to 69% of GDP
Israel's budget deficit reached 6.9% in 2024, its highest level since 11.6% in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. All three ...
Google rushed to sell AI tools to Israel’s military after Hamas attacks
The company fulfilled requests from Israel’s military for more access to AI tools, as it sought to compete with Amazon, ...
Saudi foreign minister says Trump does not raise risk of Iran-Israel war
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an ...
Elise Stefanik pledges support for Trump, Israel at UN ambassador confirmation hearing
At a hearing to confirm her as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Elise Stefanik vowed to represent Trump's 'America ...
Colleges, educational groups offer advice for Inauguration Day 'anxiety,' trips to DC for Trump swearing-in
Colleges and educational groups across the country are gearing up for President-elect Trump's Inauguration Day by offering ...
Gaza ceasefire to help Israel's credit rating, implementation is key, agencies say
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza reduces the risks to Israel's public ...