Category: West Bank

‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far

Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the makingAt the turn of the...

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Chinese spying amounts to interference in UK democracy, minister says, after MI5 warns MPs – as it happened

Dan Jarvis, the security minister, says China is trying to contact MPs and peers to get sensitive information about parliament. This live blog is closedBack at the Reform UK press conference, Zia Yusuf, the party’s head of...

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UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable PalestineNetanyahu says recognition is a prize for terrorismThe UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state,...

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UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change courseThe UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of...

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David Lammy among 21 foreign ministers to condemn plan for illegal West Bank settlement

Israeli ambassador to UK summoned as joint statement says move will fuel further violence and break international lawDavid Lammy has joined 20 other foreign ministers around the world to condemn Israeli plans to build an illegal...

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My years reporting on Gaza broke me down. Why did it take so long for the world to become outraged? | Phoebe Greenwood

Between 2010 and 2013, I was on the ground capturing Israel’s attacks on Palestine. Few wanted to see itWhen I moved to Jerusalem in 2010, the foreign correspondents there offered me some unsettling advice: “The...

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