Israel & the Palestinians45 mins agoMP and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West BankSNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.45 mins ago3 hrs agoIsrael heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracyMany fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.3 hrs ago9 hrs agoMacklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran falloutProceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.9 hrs ago2 days agoIsrael to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalatesThe Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.2 days ago2 days agoPalestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homesThe crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.2 days ago4 days agoIsraeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot deadThe soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning. 4 days ago5 days agoHow Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli electionDisaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.5 days ago18 Oct 2026European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West BankThe Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.18 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attackThe BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.16 Oct 2026...
