Palestinians

Israel's election reveals a democracy of contradictions - opinion

Three years after the worst day in Israeli history, Israel has emerged stronger, more united despite all the noise, and even happier despite the trauma.

Supporters celebrate at the Democrats party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.
Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Israel must move beyond Election Day and tackle its biggest challenges - opinion

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

IDF imposes West Bank closures, reinforces troops to prevent Election Day violence

Rapper Macklemore performs during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, in Duesseldorf, Germany, September 9, 2023.

Macklemore vows to fight until 'last breath' at opening of 'Free Palestine' tour


West Bank Palestinian farmers face attacks, olive theft from settlers as violence continues

The attacks have accelerated ahead of an election next week in which opinion polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his pro-settler coalition could lose to more critical opponents.

Palestinians, along with Jewish and international peace activists, take part in the olive harvest in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron in the West Bank, October 13, 2026.

'Like a biblical battle': WP journalist wounded in West Bank credits Palestinian youth with rescue

Levine, along with a group of Palestinians, journalists, and activists, was attacked by the settlers while harvesting olives near Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah.

Heidi Levine, a photojournalist with the Washington Post, speaks to journalists at the hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during an attack by Israeli militant settlers on Palestinians harvesting olives, in Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Herzog calls for crackdown on violent West Bank settlers as olive harvest tensions mount

The attacks have drawn condemnation from the US and European governments.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Hungarian President Andras Baka to hold bilateral talks during a state visit in Budapest, Hungary, on October 20, 2026.

Rashida Tlaib backs Hind Rajab Foundation's complaint against IDF officer tied to Gaza girl's death

The pro-Palestinian organization called on the US Justice Department on Monday to arrest an Israeli citizen allegedly in the country, accusing him of possible responsibility for Hind Rajab's death.

Guests hold a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for the movie "The Voice of Hind Rajab" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on September 3, 2025.

NGO behind pro-Israel West Bank tour condemns attempted lynching by Palestinians

During what Regavim called an "educational tour" for international influencers in the West Bank, Palestinians gathered around their vehicles, with one thrown rock smashing a car window.

A Regavim vehicle damaged by an attack in the West Bank by Palestinians, October 19, 2026.

The cycle of trauma and violence is failing us - opinion

The cycle of trauma and violence between Israelis and Palestinians has become so entrenched that we've started treating it as inevitable. It isn't. Today, I saw how dangerous the cycle has become.

Hallel Silverman is seen after having ducked for cover while she and her tour were attacked by Palestinians in Turmus Ayya, on October 19, 2026.

Loving Israel must mean confronting West Bank settler violence, not ignoring it - opinion

We should be asking why Palestinian farmers need protection simply to harvest their own olives – and why journalists documenting attacks on them are themselves at risk.

(FILE PHOTO) JEWISH EXTREMISTS stand next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, on October 16, 2026.

Israel’s leaders talk about security, but what happened to peace? - opinion

Peace has all but disappeared from Israeli political discourse since October 7. Israel must look beyond military victories toward a political future.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 10 suspects connected to attack on US journalist, EU diplomats in West Bank

Defense Minister Israel Katz tried to transfer the authority over actions taken by extremist settlers in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police.

Israeli security forces and armed settlers evacuate activists from the area of olive tree plantation in Idna village near Hebron, on October 13, 2026.

Rabbis for Human Rights files police complaint over Rabbi Lior’s Palestinian olive harvest ruling

Rabbis for Human Rights said its acting director submitted the complaint on behalf of its 170 members, alleging incitement to racism, incitement to violence, and encouraging the theft of property.

A Palestinian farmer raises a handful of olives over a dark collection cloth as several fruits fall from his hands in Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron in the West Bank, on October 15, 2026.