East Jerusalem

West Bank: Escalating settlement growth and violence

223 clusters · 727 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Israeli forces conduct widespread raids and arrests in West Bank

Since the July 2023 escalation, Israeli forces have intensified raids across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while settler militias have increased arson and property destruction. In late 2026, settlement activity accel

Israeli elections result in political deadlock

124 clusters · 2107 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Israel political deadlock follows inconclusive election results

The snap election for the 26th Knesset, held on 27 October 2026, has resulted in a political stalemate. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, projected at 53 seats, nor the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot’s Y

Diplomatic condemnation of Al-Aqsa Mosque incursions

13 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Jerusalem Governorate reports escalation in October violations

Tensions have escalated regarding Israeli settler incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. On September 13, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned extremist settlers for entering the si

Palestinian elections postponed to September 2027

11 clusters · 140 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Palestinian legislative elections postponed to 2027

President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree postponing both legislative and presidential elections to September 11, 2027, effectively canceling the previously scheduled November 28, 2026, legislative elections. The new m

Israel advances E1 settlement project amid diplomatic rift

52 clusters · 384 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: EU urges Israel to cancel E1 settlement housing tender

Diplomatic tensions have intensified following Israeli authorities’ decision to advance the E1 settlement project. On September 16, Israel issued a new tender for 2,167 housing units, scheduled to open on October 25—two

UK-Israel diplomatic rift escalates over settlement trade

23 clusters · 495 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Israeli economists warn of economic damage from potential European sanctions

The diplomatic rift between Israel and a coalition of nations over West Bank settlement trade has intensified. The UK, France, Canada, and several European nations have announced trade restrictions, characterizing settle

Demographic and religious tensions in Jerusalem

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Fatah official warns of Judaization efforts in East Jerusalem

Palestinian officials and scholars have raised alarms regarding demographic and cultural shifts in Jerusalem. Dr. Mervan Abu Asim, President of the Gaza Scholars Union, warned of expansionist policies involving settlemen

DFLP political and electoral proposals in Palestine

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Democratic Front calls for Palestinian national consensus government

The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) has moved to engage in the Palestinian political process through both electoral and structural proposals. In late September 2026, the DFLP announced the format

Israel-UK diplomatic dispute over West Bank and Jerusalem

5 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: British Consulate in East Jerusalem begins closure following Israeli order

Following the expiration of the Israeli-imposed deadline on October 8, workers at the British Consulate General in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood were observed removing official signage and plaques overnight. While the ‘

Israeli building demolitions in East Jerusalem

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Itamar Ben-Gvir attends residential building demolition in East Jerusalem

Israeli authorities demolished a five-story residential building in the Al-Tur neighborhood of East Jerusalem. The structure contained ten apartments and housed approximately 70 Palestinian residents, including many wome