Israel destroyed a record number of Palestinian buildings on the occupied West Bank last year, according to Israel's Finance Minister. The country's Defense Minister claims at the same time that the Palestinians should not be allowed to control the West Bank.
WorldWhen Donald Trump's election victory was clear, settlers on the Israel-occupied West Bank toasted with champagne. For the most hard-line Jewish settlers, Trump's return to power raises hopes of an imminent annexation.
World politicsIsrael will no longer hold settlers on the occupied West Bank in so-called administrative detention, announces the country's defense minister. The controversial procedure is however primarily directed against Palestinians, who will still be able to be deprived of their liberty and held without trial.
WorldDo not assume that Donald Trump will support an Israeli annexation of the West Bank during his second term. The warning to Israeli ministers comes from employees in Trump's previous government, according to sources.
World politicsIsraeli fighter jets continue to attack Lebanon's capital Beirut after Tuesday's large-scale Iranian attack on Israel. It is still unclear whether Israel has launched a full-scale ground invasion – but the military announces that it is sending more tanks.
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