Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving more than 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation ...

The crossing in the Jordan Valley, known as Karama on the Palestinian side, is the only international gateway for Palestinians from the West Bank that does not require entering Israel, which has occupied the territory since 1967.

In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Poland has launched an evacuation plan for its citizens in Israel. A convoy will travel overland to neighbouring Jordan, from where evacuees will be flown to Poland, Deputy Foreign Minister ...

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas have been released. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is addressing the Israeli Knesset before heading to a peace summit in Egypt. Follow DW.