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Topic: West Bank

Israel police shoot 3 suspected Palestinian assailants after they opened fire at West Bank

Following the gunfight, police found 2 automatic rifles, 2 handguns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, 10 fully loaded magazines and 2 axes on the suspects & in their vehicle.

At least 7 Palestinians die after Israeli forces raid town in occupied West Bank, says medics

Israeli army said their forces, sent into Tulkarm to detain suspected militants, came under fire and killed several Palestinian gunmen in the skirmish that followed.

‘Israel must protect Palestinians in occupied West Bank,’ says UN Human Rights chief

Before the start of Gaza war between Israel and Hamas on 7 October, it was already deadliest year on record for Palestinians in Israeli-occupied West Bank, with about 200 killed.

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UN Secretary General urges Israel to halt, reverse settlement decisions in West Bank

Calling the decisions 'troubling and alarming,' UN deputy spokesperson stated that UN Chief Guterres reiterates the settlements as flagrant violation of international law.

Israel plans to approve thousands of building permits in West Bank, despite US pressure

Palestinians seek to establish independent state in West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as their capital. Peace talks that had been brokered by US have been frozen since 2014.

U.S. defense secretary aims to reassure Mideast allies, deliver tough message

Lloyd Austin will raise concerns regarding cycle of violence in the West Bank & consult on what steps Israeli leaders can take to restore calm, defense officials said.

At least seven killed in synagogue attack as West Bank violence spirals

Police said the gunman arrived at around 8:15 PM and opened fire before he was killed by police. TV footage showed several victims lying on the road outside the synagogue.

Anyone but Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race, and Priti Patel is the UK’s bouncer

The best cartoons of the week, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Trump unveils long-awaited Middle East peace plan to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict

US President Donald Trump called the plan a 'win-win' opportunity for both countries even as it guarantees unified Jerusalem only to Israel.

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How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.