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Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Town, Surround Mosque

Israeli forces raided Biddu in the West Bank, surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque during Asr prayers after a shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler, with the suspect, Qadri Samara, a Biddu resident and former prisoner, wounded and later detained at a Ramallah hospital. The incidents are part of a wider surge in Israeli raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began in 2023.

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World

Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief

Macklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

Ed Sheeran Robert Kraft

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Politics

Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers

Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

Spain Council of Ministers of Spain

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World

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly

The United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

United States of America The United Nations

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Politics

Israeli President Pardons Soldier in Palestinian Killing

Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria on Sept. 19, 2026, clearing the record for the 2016 Hebron head-shot killing of wounded Palestinian Abdel Fattah al-Sharif; the IDF chief had opposed it over lack of remorse.

Isaac Herzog

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World

West Bank Settlements Expand a Year After Palestinian State Recognition

A year after Western powers recognized a Palestinian state, ground realities have deteriorated as Israeli settlement expansion increases, Palestinian movement is restricted, and the Palestinian Authority is weakened. International responses remain divided while efforts to preserve a two-state solution confront obstacles from plans like Israel's E1 development and ongoing violence, with voices from the Philippines and Amnesty International highlighting urgency to halt actions that threaten viability of a future Palestinian state.

United States of America Israel

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EU Urges US Reconsider Palestinian UN Visa Ban

The European Union has urged the United States to rethink its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian Authority officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing the host country’s obligations and the importance of Palestine’s full participation, with Abbas set to address the gathering via prerecorded video after again being denied a visa. The push from Brussels, echoed by UN leaders, comes as the UN votes to allow Abbas to appear virtually and as visa restrictions continue to strain diplomacy surrounding the New York gathering.

Mahmoud Abbas

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Entertainment

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine

Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

Ed Sheeran

Sep 14, 2026

Politics

Lawsuit alleges Columbia indifference led to Khalil detention

Mahmoud Khalil spent 104 days in immigration detention and missed his child's birth, then sued Columbia alleging deliberate indifference contributed to the March 2025 detention.

Columbia University Mahmoud Khalil

Sep 14, 2026

Entertainment

Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates

Macklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

Ed Sheeran Macklemore

Sep 14, 2026

World

Lebanese, Palestinian Archivists Preserve War Memories

Amid ongoing conflict, individuals are safeguarding memory by relocating and digitizing archives: in Lebanon, Rima Sharara saved the Bint Jbeil Public Library’s digital records, including 24 oral histories, before the library was destroyed; in the West Bank and beyond, Raja Shehadeh and collaborators moved diaries and papers to Scotland and digitized thousands of pages to protect them from destruction and ensure accessible historical records.

Raja Shehadeh

Sep 12, 2026

World

Settler Violence and Restrictions Reported in West Bank

Reports describe intensified Israeli-settler activity near Jerusalem, with attacks on water wells and the erection of outposts, as well as broader settlement expansion shaping the West Bank. At the same time, Beit Iksa residents are effectively trapped by permit-based restrictions, and UK sanctions on settlements provoke Israeli counter-measures, highlighting the multidimensional impact of the conflict.

Sep 9, 2026

Sports

Palestinian Football Resumes With 200-Team 1,000 Martyrs Cup

Palestinian football resumed across the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon after a three-year hiatus, with the Thousand Martyrs Cup honoring more than 1,000 athletes killed during the Gaza war. The return unfolds amid widespread destruction of Gaza’s sports infrastructure and ongoing losses within the Palestinian sports community, including hundreds of killed players and clubs rendered unusable.

Sep 3, 2026

Politics

Huckabee Warns Settler Violence Harms Israel’s Global Standing

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned West Bank settler violence as terrorism that damages Israel’s international reputation and jeopardizes U.S. support, stressing that violence by a tiny minority should be condemned by all. He also highlighted Iran’s weakened position, noted strong U.S.-Israel military coordination, and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons while urging accountability for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Mike Huckabee

Sep 3, 2026

World

Israel’s Ben-Gvir Boasts Worsening Palestinian Prison Conditions

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted of worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners, comparing detainees to Hamas hostages and prompting condemnation from Palestinian groups and human rights advocates. The coverage notes his history of provocative actions and portrays the statements as part of a broader political stance amid looming elections.

Israel

Aug 30, 2026

World

West Bank violence surges, Palestinian child deaths rise

Israeli forces and settlers have stepped up attacks across the West Bank, including raids, land bulldozing, and sieges that sparked international condemnation. Rights groups warn that Palestinian children and teenagers are dying at an unprecedented rate since October 2023, with hundreds killed and few investigations or accountability.

Hamas The Gaza Strip

Aug 30, 2026

Politics

California Judge Rules Deportation Policies Violate Free Speech

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s use of immigration laws to revoke visas and deport noncitizens over pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israel is unconstitutional, highlighting that targeting speech violates First and Fifth Amendment protections. The decision, issued by Judge Noel Wise in San Jose as part of a broader wave of similar rulings, indicates ongoing judicial pushback against government efforts to penalize campus activism and journalism for political views.

Donald John Trump

Aug 29, 2026

World

Israel Probes Gaza Troop Conduct; Australia Criticizes

The Israeli Defense Forces announced internal criminal investigations into the killings of Hind Rajab and 15 World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, following reviews by its Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism. The announcements come after initial denials were reversed, with the IDF for the first time admitting it fired on Hind Rajab’s car and stating that one WCK incident was not pursued due to insufficient evidence.

The Gaza Strip Israeli Defense Forces

Aug 19, 2026

World

Palestinian American Reunites Under West Bank Siege

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi traveled from Ohio to the West Bank village of Qusra to support his brother and nephew as settlers besieged his family home, with Israeli forces declaring a closed military zone and escorting him to the house. He re-entered the home, raised an American flag from the roof, underscoring ongoing disputes over land in the area and mounting US condemnation of settler violence.

West Bank Qusra

Aug 17, 2026

World

Aqaba Marine Reserve Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

In Gwangju, Palestinian Chileans showcased a century of migration and a vast family photo archive to illuminate their history. Across the Middle East, Jordan promotes itself as open and safe for travelers with new UNESCO recognition for Aqaba’s marine reserve, while a historical piece revisits the lore of Arab American origins with Antonio Bishallany and a critical take on Lebanon’s sovereignty and Hezbollah’s enduring armed capacity.

Aug 15, 2026

World

US Pressures Netanyahu on West Bank Siege

The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, denounced the siege by settlers near Nablus as “terror,” condemning the intimidation and saying Israel acted at the United States’ request to intervene. Despite army moves to remove a tent, settlers reportedly remained, while Palestinian residents were cut off from food and other supplies, highlighting ongoing tensions over West Bank settlements.

West Bank Mike Huckabee

Aug 13, 2026