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Bethlehem prays for peace in Gaza: ‘I have never seen a Christmas like this’

Normally at this time of year, Bethlehem is full of thousands visiting one of Christianity’s most holy cities. But Bel Trew finds empty streets, shuttered shops and a central square without its famous Christmas tree. Church leaders say the situation in Gaza makes any form of celebration impossible – and…

The Independent UK

In the West Bank, Palestinian olive farmers fear for the worst in this year's harvest

Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.

WEKU

‘Without work and hope’: Bethlehem’s Christmas economy bleeds from Gaza war

The West Bank city loses Christmas tourism amid daily Israeli raids and the continuing assault on the Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera

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Friday essay: 'what else should I lose to survive?' The young writers living – and dying – in Gaza

Please note that all our dreams are vanished. I lost my house. I lost 33 of my family members. And I’m about to lose Palestine. What else should I lose to survive? These are messages sent to me via Facebook Messenger from a 24-year-old Palestinian writer, Abdallah Aljazzar, who, along…

The Conversation

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68% of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44%.

WEKU

More than 8,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, rights groups say

Number held without charge at historic high amid intensified wave of arrests after 7 October attacks by Hamas

The Guardian - UK

Israel presses ahead in Gaza as errant killing of captives adds to concern about its wartime conduct

Israel is pressing ahead with its Gaza offensive after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who were shirtless and waving a white flag, raised questions about its wartime conduct

The Independent UK

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Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies

A growing number of Black Americans see the struggle of Palestinians reflected in their own struggles for racial equality and civil rights

The Independent UK

Baillie Gifford urged to divest from firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements

An investment firm that sponsors Scottish cultural organisations invests in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, The…

The National (Scotland)

Teenager shot in public, visa holders 'trapped'

Canberrans urge government to help direct family members leave Gaza.

The Canberra Times

‘Israel only responds to force’: support for Hamas soars in West Bank after October attack

Residents of Jenin say Israeli army seems intent only on revenge as they pick through wreckage of their homes

The Guardian - UK

Three brothers in the West Bank, kept apart by Israel’s war

Three brothers swap stories of life under military occupation in three different parts of the West Bank.

Al Jazeera

Security videos show Israeli forces killing 2 Palestinians at close range. The army opens a probe

The Israeli military says it is investigating the killing of two Palestinians in the West Bank after soldiers were caught on camera shooting down the men at close range when they did not appear to pose a threat

The Independent UK

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia denounces Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Government joins more than a dozen countries to say settlers are ‘terrorising’ Palestinians in ‘unacceptable’ violence

The Guardian - US

How American citizens are leading rise of ‘settler violence’ on Palestinian lands

The Biden administration instituted a travel ban on extremist Jewish settlers who attack Palestinians but there is a glaring loophole for US citizens

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the West Bank: the suffering of Palestinians extends beyond Gaza

Editorial: Soaring violence is creating an explosive situation that can only be peacefully defused with a just political solution

Al Jazeera

What is Israel’s end game with the Palestinian Authority?

The Israeli army carried out a raid metres away from the Palestinian Authority’s headquarters in Ramallah last week.

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Biden says he wants Israel to focus on ‘how to save civilian lives’ – as it happened

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Why Is Puma Really Ending Its Partnership With Israel's National Football Team?

After being accused of supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Puma has announced that it will no longer be sponsoring Israel's football squad.

The Conversation

Israel-Hamas war: What is Zionism? A history of the political movement that created Israel as we know it

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, there’s been a lot of discussion around Zionism.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian families kept apart by Israeli ‘rules’ mourn loved ones in Gaza

Palestinians in the West Bank can barely visit family in Gaza, now they fear loved ones will die before they see them.

The Guardian - UK

Labour will oppose expulsions of Palestinians and bar violent settlers from UK

Britain must pressure Israel to halt the theft of land in the West Bank. Settlers are killing hopes for a two-state solution and Sunak’s government does nothing, writes shadow foreign secretary David Lammy

The Guardian - UK

Labour steps up criticism of ‘intolerable’ killings in Gaza

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy slams Israeli ‘death and destruction’ and urges UK travel ban on violent settlers

Al Jazeera

‘Alarming’: Palestinians accuse ICC prosecutor of bias after Israel visit

While the ICC offers an alternative to Israeli courts, no arrest warrants have been issued against Israeli officials.

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