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West Bank
Israeli Settlement Ordered Demolished
Israel’s settlements in the West Bank have long been a point of contention with the Palestinians. Now, a legal ruling to demolish one of those settlements could prove to be a test case for many more.
Settler Cartoonist Shay Charka Skewers All Sectors of Israeli Society
The World’s Middle East correspondent, Matthew Bell, profiles Israeli cartoonist Shay Charka who lives in the West Bank. He hopes for peace with his Palestinian neighbors but doesn’t believe that a two-state solution is possible. Charka’s cartoons skewer all sectors of Israeli social and political society.
How Statehood Bid Affects Palestinian Politics
Has the Palestinian bid brought together the fractious Hamas and Fatah?
Palestinian-Americans Consider Statehood
Palestinian-Americans are on the fence about whether a state of Palestine will ever exist.
Mixed Views on Palestinian’s UN Recognition Plans
Palestinian officials are gearing up for their plan to go to the United Nations.
New Law Bans Israelis from Boycotting West Bank Settlements
Monday night, Israel’s parliament passed a law that punishes Israelis who boycott West Bank settlers or their products.
Team Palestine Takes on Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifier
Team Palestine hosted Afghanistan for World Cup qualifier on Sunday in Ramallah.
Picasso Portrait in Palestinian Territory
A cubist portrait called “Buste de Femme” is creating buzz in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
Arab Spring Fuels Palestinian Protests
A small West Bank village that has been protesting for the past year and a half now aims at bigger results.
Samaritan community in the West Bank
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The good samaritan is alive and well and living in the West Bank. Daniel Estrin visits one of the oldest and tiniest religious minorities in the Holy Land as they celebrate the Passover holiday. Download MP3
Juliano Mer Khamis funeral
I took these photos while reporting on the Juliano Mer Khamis funeral. More on this story in the broadcast Thursday [...]
Deadly blast at Jerusalem bus stop
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One person has died and more than 20 others are injured after a bomb blast at a crowded bus stop in central Jerusalem, Israeli officials say. The bomb had been left in a bag by the side of the road near the central bus station, police said. Dozens of ambulances converged on the scene near the entrance to the city, and police sealed off the area. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem. Download MP3Slideshow: Matthew Bell at the scene of the attack
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Murders prompt new construction in West Bank
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The World’s Matthew Bell reports that the Israeli government has announced new Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. The announcement came after five members of an Israeli family were stabbed to death over the weekend in a West Bank settlement. Download MP3
West Bank ‘Day of Rage’
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The World’s Matthew Bell reports on today’s cancelled “Day of Rage” in the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority had originally called for protests against the treatment of Palestinians at the hands of Israel and the West. But the protests were called off over concern that popular anger could instead turn against Palestinian officials themselves. Download MP3More from Matthew Bell in the Middle East
Palestinian parliament resigns
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Daniel Estrin reports on the resignation of the Palestinian parliament. Members of the ruling Fatah party hope the move will give them more credibility ahead of scheduled legislative and presidential elections in September. Download MP3
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