West Bank Population
World Food Programme halves food assistance to West Bank due to funding shortages
Despite now reducing the service, the WFP shared that food needs have doubled since 2023 and an estimated 900,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in the Palestinian territory.
UN human rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank as attacks keep increasing
Netanyahu denies settler community behind Khanna West Bank incident
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen who accidentally entered Palestinian territory
Defense Ministry touts better security for settlers, more W. Bank homes
The program is aimed at improving the quality of life and increasing security in Jewish settlements in the West Bank
Knesset committees to discuss applying new laws to West Bank
Right views move as equality for all Israeli citizens; Left sees it as creeping annexation.
Protests over Jerusalem recognition continue in Bethlehem
Widespread protests have also emerged in Muslim majority countries such as Turkey and Lebanon.
Netanyahu, settlers battle over West Bank roads
Settler leaders say public has tired of broken promises, threaten campaign to demand increased security.
A sweet success
According to the Israeli Honey Council, about 500 apiarists produce honey from some 100,000 beehives situated throughout the country.
Israel to advance plans for 3,000 homes in the West Bank
Netanyahu has also promised that in September he would give the go-ahead for marketing 300 homes for the Beit El settlement.
Thousands attend funeral of family members slain in Halamish attack
Residents of nearby communities waved Israeli flags along the funeral procession route of the murdered Jewish family.
Building permits in high demand for densely populated West Bank city
"We are living on top of each other – there is nowhere left to build.”
Security cabinet debates building 14,000 new Palestinian homes in Area C
Should recent terror attacks impact major housing decisions?
Is a new Israeli bill creeping annexation of West Bank?
Rightly or wrongly, it is a fact that around 400,000 Israeli citizens live in the West Bank, and they should not have fewer rights than Israelis living within the Green Line.