Palestinians have long accused Israel of an undeclared, creeping form of annexation on the ground.

There is worry Gaza’s healthcare system, already crippled by Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, will not be able to cope if the disease becomes widespread.

The Israeli restriction is one of many in response to incendiary balloon launches and rocket fire from the besieged strip.

Violence in West Jerusalem as thousands of protesters call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over corruption charges and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

The municipality says the intention with Silicon Wadi is to improve employment and living standards.

As the July 1 start date set by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approaches, a workable plan remains unclear.

Construction is under way on controversial road, which is part of a wide-ranging plan to cut the eastern half of the city off from occupied West Bank.

Protests in occupied East Jerusalem against killing of Iyad el-Hallak, an autistic Palestinian man, by Israeli police.

Worshippers have been asked to wear face masks and bring their prayer mats.

The US-Israeli annexation mapping team is due to finish its work by the end of June.