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Why Israel’s ban on fuel to Gaza isn’t about stopping Hamas

Israel says Gaza can’t have fuel because it has military uses. But the delivery system is tamper-proof, so why refuse?

Al Jazeera

Israel's finance minister now governs the West Bank. Critics see steps toward permanent control

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has quietly taken steps toward cementing Israel's control of the West Bank with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich leading the way

The Independent UK

As Israeli settlements thrive, Palestinian taps run dry. The water crisis reflects a broader battle

Across the dusty villages of the occupied West Bank, where Israeli water pipes don’t reach, Palestinians say they can't get enough water to wash their clothes — let alone irrigate their farms

The Independent UK

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Israel demolishes Palestinian West Bank school

Israeli authorities demolished a Palestinian school in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, drawing harsh condemnation from the European Union.

Reuters

Gaza fisherman gets new outboard engine after a decade's wait, as Israel relaxes curbs

Marooned for a decade by engine failure, Palestinian fisherman Falah Abu Reyala will finally be able to return to sea with a new outboard motor for his boat after Israel eased curbs on the supply of parts to Gaza it feared could be used to make weapons.

Reuters

Gaza says Israel not allowing in enough X-ray machines for medical care

Gaza's Health Ministry accused Israel on Thursday of delaying the entry of several X-ray machines needed to treat patients in the blockaded Palestinian territory.

Reuters

Palestinian officials say house fire in Gaza Strip kills 21

A fire set off by stored gasoline in a residential building killed 21 people in a refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, the territory’s Hamas rulers said

The Independent UK

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West Bank visitors ordered to register romances as Israel brings in strict rules

Curbs on people falling in love with a Palestinian among measures expected to stifle economy and academia and hit aid agencies

The Guardian - UK

Breaking down Israel’s regulations on foreigners in the West Bank

Israel has delayed implementation of revised restrictions on foreigners entering the occupied West Bank after backlash.

Al Jazeera

Israel delays, amends new restrictions on foreigners in West Bank

Updated text removes the condition that foreign visitors inform Israel about relationships with Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

Israel Delays, Amends New West Bank Travel Rules After Outcry

Israel Sunday delayed until next month new rules on visas for the occupied West Bank and dropped at least two controversial aspects relating to romantic relationships, a day before the measures were due to be implemented. The planned rules had stipulated that foreign passport holders notify Israeli authorities within 30…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel announces new rules for foreigners in West Bank

An Israeli military body has released a list of rules and restriction for foreigners wanting to enter Palestinian areas of the West Bank, extending its control of daily life and movement in and out of the occupied territory

The Independent UK

Emigre Palestinians Hurry Back to Visit Fearful of New Israeli Rules

All summer, Palestinians from the millions-strong diaspora have been flocking to the West Bank, fearful new Israeli rules expected to take effect next week could make future visits hard if not impossible. Under the regulations, first published in February to a storm of protest, foreign passport holders -- including Palestinians…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘The power we had was astonishing’: ex-soldiers on Israel’s government in the occupied territories

Newly published military testimonies highlight the bureaucratic power of Cogat’s ‘permit regime’ over Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian Farmers Sound Alarm over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the West Bank early this year has killed thousands of livestock, pushing Palestinian farmers already living under occupation to the brink of bankruptcy. Mohammed Basheer said he had to incinerate hundreds of his dead lambs after the outbreak devastated livestock across the West Bank,…

The Independent UK

Israeli minister touts plans to approve 4,000 settler homes

Israel's interior minister says it is set to advance plans for the construction of 4,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Israel tightens grip on West Bank with planned restrictions

The Israeli military body in charge of civilian affairs in the occupied West Bank has developed a new policy that would heavily regulate entry into the territory

Al Jazeera

New Israeli rules on foreigners visiting West Bank stir outrage

Critics say the policy aims to restrict and track the travel of foreign nationals and control Palestinian population.

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Israel Closes Crossing to Gazans after Rocket Attacks

Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday after fighters in the Palestinian enclave fired three rockets at the Jewish state. "Following the rockets fired toward Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip last night, it was decided that crossings into Israel for…

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