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    UN Security Council meets as West Bank tensions rise●Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors meet as West Bank tensions rise, Gaza plan stalls✉newsWarMiddle East5 min ago

    UN Security Council ambassadors are holding a meeting as violence and tensions in the occupied West Bank escalate and international efforts to advance a plan for Gaza stall. The session comes amid growing concern among member states over the deteriorating situation on the ground and the lack of progress on a political way forward for both the West Bank and Gaza.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraeliMmastodonWorld31 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied territory. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and criticism online, amid already heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli military operations in the region.

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    Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Enters Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound▼🔔 Update 11:00 local-t - Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli Police Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque ++ Al-QudsMmastodonWorldUnited Nations614 min ago

    Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Quds Governorate says around 900 settlers stormed the mosque courtyards since the morning, and Cairo condemned the Israeli escalation in the West Bank. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over access to the contested holy site.

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    Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank▼Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?✉newsWar4 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting questions about whether his remarks signal a genuine escalation of military operations there or are political rhetoric. The statement adds to tensions as Israeli operations in the territory have intensified amid the wider conflict with Hamas and Palestinian groups, drawing international scrutiny of settlement and annexation policies.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar12 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks by a senior member of Israel's government are likely to draw international criticism and sharpen concerns over escalating violence and military operations in the Palestinian territory, where tensions have already been running high.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●More # Warcrimes "Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank # Smotrich comments come as IsraMmastodonWorldPolitics2420 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, comments that landed as Israeli authorities announced a week-long comprehensive military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Critics online are denouncing the remarks as advocating war crimes, and the combination of the minister's language with a sweeping movement closure has drawn sharp international attention to escalating tensions in the occupied territory.

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    Smotrich urges West Bank campaign mirroring Gaza war▼'Do there what we did in Gaza': Smotrich calls for full-scale war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East16 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for waging a full-scale war in the occupied West Bank, saying Israel should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye, drew immediate criticism from Palestinians and rights advocates who warn such an operation would bring Gaza-level devastation and displacement to the West Bank. The comments deepen concerns about escalating Israeli military action beyond Gaza.

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    Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in West Bank▼Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East20 h ago

    Israel's finance minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank resembling the campaign in Gaza. The remarks have drawn attention amid the ongoing war in Gaza and rising violence in the West Bank, with critics viewing the statement as an endorsement of escalatory and potentially unlawful military measures in occupied territory.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank▼Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’✉newsWarMiddle East5 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to 'go to war' in the West Bank, saying the army should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remark drew widespread attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and near- daily operations in the occupied West Bank. Critics condemned the statement as a call for the destruction seen in Gaza to be replicated in another Palestinian territory.

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    Smotrich Calls for Gaza-Style War in West Bank▼‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East8 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the Gaza war, urging Israel to 'do what we did in Gaza' there. The remarks are drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and rights advocates, who warn such an escalation would deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.

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    Israeli minister urges West Bank war like Gaza campaign▼Israeli minister calls for war in West Bank, says Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    An Israeli government minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the war in Gaza, saying Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'. The remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing operations and rising tensions in the territory, with critics warning the comments signal willingness to widen the conflict and deepen humanitarian consequences for Palestinians.

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    Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations▼Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations; Smotrich urges Gaza-style war✉newsWarMiddle East17 h ago

    Egypt has rejected calls from Israeli officials to expand military operations in the occupied West Bank, after far-right Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged a Gaza-style war there. Cairo warned such a escalation would destabilise the region further, deepening tensions between Israel and a key mediator in the conflict.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West BankMmastodonWarMiddle East291 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The remarks have intensified concerns about escalation in the West Bank, where tensions and military operations have already been running high.

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    Displaced Palestinians in West Bank struggle to survive●‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive https://www. aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/ 27/my-handsMmastodonWorld21 d ago

    Palestinians displaced from Tulkarem and other West Bank cities describe being unable to meet basic needs, with one telling Al Jazeera 'my hands are empty'. The report highlights how forced displacement has left families without income, homes or possessions. Readers are sharing the accounts to draw attention to worsening conditions across the occupied West Bank alongside the war in Gaza.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in theMmastodonWarMiddle East420 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.

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    Israeli minister urges army to 'go to war' in West Bank●Israeli Cabinet minister says army should ‘go to war’ in occupied West Bank✉newsWar1 d ago

    An Israeli Cabinet minister has called on the military to launch a war in the occupied West Bank, remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. The statement lands amid escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence in the territory, and is likely to draw criticism from Palestinians, rights groups and international observers who warn such rhetoric could further inflame an already volatile situation.

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    Smotrich urges Gaza-style action in West Bank▼Smotrich calls for doing in West Bank 'what we did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for carrying out in the occupied West Bank what Israel has done in Gaza, drawing sharp attention to his comments. The remarks are likely to fuel criticism of Israel's military operations in the Palestinian territories and deepen concerns over escalating violence in the West Bank amid the ongoing Gaza war.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank●Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to "go to war" in the occupied West Bank and "do thereMmastodonWarMiddle East323 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza,' prompting sharp criticism for advocating the replication of the Gaza military campaign against the territory's roughly three million Palestinian residents. Commenters are condemning the remarks as a call for ethnic cleansing and warning of a dangerous escalation in the occupied territory.

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    Israel imposes week-long comprehensive closure on West Bank●📢 Israeli occupation authorities imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied # westbank and closed ❌ 🛂 border crossiMmastodonWorldDefense41 d ago

    Israeli authorities have imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank, closing border crossings for one week, citing the Jewish holidays, according to Palestinian media reports. Measures include tightened restrictions on Palestinian movement. The announcement is drawing criticism online, with commentary accusing Israel of using the holidays to justify further restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

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    Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank▼🔴 BREAKING Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for militarMmastodonWorldDefense21 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military conflict in the occupied West Bank, telling Ynet News that Israel needs to 'go to war in Judea and Samaria' and replicate the operations conducted in Gaza. His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Palestinians and international observers, who warn such a campaign would escalate violence across the territory and worsen the humanitarian situation there.

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    Report Says Israel Systematically Denies Palestinian Children Education▼Systematically Denied: Israel’s Erosion of Palestinian Children’s Right to Education Across the Occupied Palestinian Territory✉newsLifeEducation3 h ago

    A new report titled 'Systematically Denied' accuses Israel of eroding Palestinian children's right to education across the occupied Palestinian territory. It documents how policies and restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza obstruct schooling, from raids and demolitions to movement barriers, framing the situation as a systematic violation of children's right to learn. The findings add to ongoing international debate over the humanitarian impact of the occupation on young Palestinians.

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    Israel revokes Dutch diplomats' status over settlement sanctions▼Israel revokes Dutch diplomats' status over sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements✉newsWorldDiplomacy15 min ago

    Israel has stripped Dutch diplomats of their accredited status in retaliation for Dutch sanctions imposed over illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move escalates a diplomatic dispute between the two countries, with the Netherlands targeting entities linked to settlement activity and Israel responding by downgrading the standing of Dutch diplomatic staff.

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    Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank●📡 [GRID SIGNAL INTERCEPTED] Source: Al Jazeera Data: Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real thMmastodonWorld11 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera, which asks whether the statement is rhetoric or a real threat. The remarks come amid ongoing Israeli military operations and settlement expansion in the territory, and are drawing criticism from those who see them as incitement to further escalation against Palestinians.

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    Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, arrest four West Bank farmers▼Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, arrest four farmers in West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian in Gaza and detained four farmers in the occupied West Bank, according to Middle East Eye. The incidents highlight the continuing violence in both territories, with near-daily raids and lethal fire reported despite ongoing ceasefire diplomacy.

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    Mapping Israel's 300 West Bank checkpoints●Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/m apping-isMmastodonWorld25 h ago

    Al Jazeera has published a detailed visual guide to Israel's roughly 300 checkpoints across the occupied West Bank, explaining where they are located and how they operate. The piece notes that Israel has shut West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement. Readers are sharing it as a reference for understanding daily movement restrictions on Palestinians.

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    Smotrich's call for 'war' in the West Bank draws alarm●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraMmastodonWorldPolitics21 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether the statement is election rhetoric or a signal of real military escalation. Commenters warn his words should not be dismissed as mere campaign talk, given his influence in the Israeli government and the potential consequences for Palestinians in the territory.

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    Smotrich calls for West Bank war and annexations▼Smotrich calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East8 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for a war in the West Bank and for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, according to reports from The New Arab. The remarks, made by a senior member of Israel's government, have drawn attention for their extremity, as they call for military escalation in the occupied West Bank and territorial expansion beyond Israel's borders. They come amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing debate over Israel's conduct in Gaza and its policies in the occupied territories.

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    Israeli bulldozers destroy Palestinian olive trees before harvest●Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvestYhnWarMiddle East2522 h ago

    Israeli bulldozers have destroyed Palestinian olive trees in the occupied West Bank shortly before the annual olive harvest, according to a Reuters report. The timing is significant: the harvest is a key source of income for Palestinian farmers, and the destruction of trees has long been a flashpoint between settlers, the Israeli military and Palestinian communities.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank like Gaza●Smotrich: Israel should ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do what we did in Gaza’✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should 'go to war' in the West Bank and 'do what we did in Gaza', according to Ynet. The remarks, by a senior figure in the governing coalition, land amid the ongoing Gaza war and rising violence in the occupied West Bank, and are likely to fuel criticism at home and abroad over Israeli policy toward the Palestinians.

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    Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats stationed in Ramallah, according to reports by Reuters and Middle East Monitor. The move affects the Netherlands' diplomatic presence in the occupied West Bank and signals a further deterioration in ties between Israel and European governments over the conduct of the war and the occupation. It is likely to prompt a response from The Hague and discussion among EU partners.

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    Israel revokes status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah●Israel says it's revoked the status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah. Israel's foreign ministry says their diplomatic statMmastodonWorld69 h ago

    Israel's foreign ministry says it has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah, with their status set to expire within seven days. The move is presented as a response to the Netherlands' decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel considers illegal and discriminatory. The dispute marks an escalation in diplomatic friction between the two countries over settlement trade policy.

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    Mass settler entry reported at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem●⚠️ Settler attack detected in westbank Mass settler storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Affected areas: Al-Aqsa Mosque, Al-Quds (MmastodonWorld17 h ago

    The PalestinianResistance News Network (RNN) reports a mass settler incursion at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, also known as Al-Quds, dated September 28. The alert warns of a settler attack in the West Bank and flags Al-Aqsa as an affected area. The mosque compound is a frequent flashpoint, and such mass entries by Israeli settlers typically draw condemnation from Palestinians and raise fears of wider escalation.

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    UN blacklists major Israeli companies over West Bank settlement ties▼UN adds major Israeli companies to ‘blacklist’ over settlement ties✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    The United Nations has added several major Israeli companies to a blacklist of firms linked to Israeli settlements, a move condemned by Israel and closely watched internationally. The listings concern companies operating in or tied to settlements in the occupied West Bank, which the UN considers illegal under international law, a position Israel rejects.

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    Israel strips Dutch diplomats' status over settlement sanctions●Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i srael-rMmastodonWorld218 h ago

    Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in retaliation for the Netherlands' sanctions on Israeli settlers and settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move escalates a growing rift between Israel and Western governments that have imposed measures over settlement expansion and settler violence, raising questions about the future of diplomatic ties with European allies.

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    Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank●Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban Israel will revoke the diplomatic aMmastodonWarMiddle East715 h ago

    Israel is revoking the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said. The move follows the Netherlands beginning to enforce its ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements. The dispute marks an escalation between Israel and a European partner over settlement trade policy, with the credentials revoked after Dutch enforcement started.

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    UN blacklists 61 more firms over West Bank settler ties▼UN blacklists 61 more firms over ties with West Bank settlers; Israel reacts✉newsWorldHuman Rights23 h ago

    The United Nations has added 61 more companies to its blacklist of firms with ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel reacted angrily to the move, calling it biased. The updated list is drawing international attention as scrutiny of companies operating in settlement-linked activities continues to grow.

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    UN expands blacklist of firms in West Bank settlements to 138▼UN expands 'blacklist' of Israeli companies in West Bank settlements to 138✉newsWorldHuman Rights9 h ago

    The United Nations has expanded its list of companies with ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to 138 businesses. The so-called blacklist names firms deemed to be operating in or supporting settlement activity, which Israel and several Western governments dispute. The update is expected to draw sharp reactions from Israel, settler groups and businesses named, while human rights organisations welcome it as increased accountability.

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    Israel has revoked the West Bank credentials of Dutch diplomats in response to the Netherlands' ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates a diplomatic dispute between the two countries, with the Netherlands having taken a firm stance against products produced in the occupied territories. It highlights growing friction between Israel and European governments over settlement policy and trade measures related to the occupied West Bank.

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    Israelis accused of blocking Palestinian farmers before olive harvest▼As Israeli occupation forces deny Palestinians access to their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the oliveMmastodonWarMiddle East1122 h ago

    Israeli forces are accused of preventing Palestinians from reaching their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the annual olive harvest season, while allowing Israeli settlers to enter Palestinian groves and take the olive crop. One reported incident occurred in Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah. Critics describe the restrictions as part of a wider pattern of settler violence and land annexation in the territory.

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    UN expands blacklist of firms in West Bank settlements to 215●UN expands 'blacklist' of Israeli companies in West Bank settlements to 215✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    The United Nations has expanded its database of Israeli companies operating in West Bank settlements to 215 firms. The list, maintained by the UN Human Rights Council, names businesses deemed to be enabling settlement activity, which Israel and the United States oppose as politically motivated. Rights groups welcomed the move, while Israel denounced it, and the list is expected to fuel debates over corporate responsibility in occupied territory.