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Ezra Schwarts: American Student Killed in Terrorist Attack in Israel

Nov 20, 2015 11:54 AM EST

An American student identified as Ezra Schwartz has been confirmed as one of five people killed in terrorist attacks in Israel by Palestinian suspects on Thursday. The latest attacks left five deaths and wounded seven others at the Panorama office building and shopping center in Tel Aviv and Gush Etzion in the West Bank.

5 Killed in Terrorist Attacks in West Bank and Tel Aviv

Victoria Stanley |

Nov 20, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Three people were confirmed dead and five others wounded after a shooting and car ramming attack in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank on Thursday afternoon, few hours after a stabbing attack killed two people in Tel Aviv.

Israel Cuts Off Power In Parts Of West Bank

Arlene Lim |

Feb 27, 2015 08:33 AM EST

Israel's state-owned electric company has enforced 45-minute power black-outs in two cities in West Bank.

Terrorist Who Threw Acid on West Bank Family is Mentally Ill

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 13, 2014 03:22 AM EST

The victims in an acid-throwing incident in Jerusalem on Friday suffered only minor injuries and are being treated. The 46-year-old attacker was also wounded after he was shot in the lower body by a civilian.

West Bank Clash With Israeli Troops Results To Death Of Palestinian Cabinet Member

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 11, 2014 12:58 AM EST

A Palestinian Cabinet member died on Wednesday after a brawl with Israeli troops during a protest at the West Bank, with images captured showing an Israeli officer grabbing the cabinet member by the throat before he collapsed to his death.

Ban on Palestinian Commuters in West Bank

Israel To Ban Palestinian Commuters From West Bank Buses

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 27, 2014 12:05 AM EDT

Israeli authorities have ordered a ban on Palestinian commuters from using Israeli-run public transport in the West Bank following requests by Israeli settlers who said sharing bus rides with Palestinians threaten their security.

Hamas Gears Up For ‘Long Battle’ With Israel As Ceasefire Nears End

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 12, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Senior Hamas official Yehya Musa said his group was gearing up for a “long battle” with Israel as the latest 72-hour truce nears its end and the two involved parties still have not made progress in their indirect talks.

West Bank Tension Intensifies; Six Palestinians Killed

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 11:16 PM EDT

The confrontations between Israel and Palestinians in occupied West Bank have intensified on Friday, with at least six people confirmed dead as Palestinians protested over Israel's invasion of Gaza Strip that killed over 800 people.

American Teenager Placed on House Arrest in Jerusalem

Andy Vitalicio |

Jul 06, 2014 02:29 PM EDT

A Jerusalem court has ordered house arrest for the American teenager who was arrested Thursday and reportedly beaten up while in the custody of Israeli security forces.