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Israel plays up the threat of ‘terrorism’ in the occupied West Bank to justify collective punishment, Palestinians say.

Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers and foreign activists in the West Bank, highlighting the urgent need for international protection in Pal...

This ruling lays bare the reality of Israel’s occupation. Acting on it will bring us closer to peace, says lawyer and writer Raja Shehadeh

Exclusive: Senior Australian government source says ICJ ruling the continued Israeli occupation of territory seized in 1967 was illegal ‘can’t be ignored’

The Israeli government has allocated $20.5 million to protect small, unauthorised Jewish farms in the occupied West Bank, aiming to develop them into settlements. Documents uncovered by Peace Now reveal that Israel's pro-settler government has discreetly funneled money into unauthorised outposts, separate from its over 100 officially recognised settlements.

The ICJ’s ruling that the occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful is a sign of increasing Israeli isolation.

The stress shows on the face of Samiha Ismail who since October 7 has been stuck in her home in an occupied West Bank village that lives in constant fear of attack by Israeli settlers.

Eight Palestinian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympic Games, which get under way on July 26. After nine months of war in Gaza, their presence will serve as a platform to raise public awareness of their commitment to their people, according to Palestinian officials.

ICJ judges say Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are ‘in violation of international law’

Activists say ICJ’s ruling will do little for Palestinians under occupation unless other states apply pressure to Israel