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
EU Delegation to the PA propose joint development of Area C - opinion
According to a Channel 13 correspondent, the plan is intended to help "expand Palestinian control of Area C."
Law granting residency rights to settlers passes Knesset in 1st reading
The bill allows settlers to enjoy full residency rights in Israel, even though technically they live outside its sovereign borders.
US monitoring 'onerous' IDF limits on foreign visits to West Bank Palestinians
The regulations streamline West Bank exit and entry for some, but more often it limits the timeframe most foreigners can stay in the West Bank.
Israel advances Palestinian development in Area C on eve of Biden visit
"Approval of six zoning plans for Palestinians in the Judea and Samaria area," stated the Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories.
Biton: No budget to legalize West Bank settler outposts
Right now the Civil Administration lacks the ability to service Israeli and Palestinians in Area C, according to Biton.
‘Electronic Wallet’ Launches in West Bank, Gaza Strip
PalPay seeks to change way Palestinians pay for products, services.
The Oslo generation
Nothing is normal.
World Bank: Gaza economy is collapsing
“The economic deterioration in both Gaza and West Bank can no longer be counteracted by foreign aid, which has been in steady decline."
Knesset applies Israeli law to Ariel University in West Bank
The law passed on the same evening that Israel got into an exchange of statement with the US over Washington's position on possible Israeli annexation goals.
Israel planning to increase work permits for Palestinians
According to the World Bank, unemployment in the West Bank in 2016 stood at around 18%.