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AP interview: Palestinian PM accuses US of ‘financial war’
Middle East
April 18, 2019
AP interview: Palestinian PM accuses US of ‘financial war’
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The new Palestinian prime minister on Tuesday accused the United States of declaring “financial war”…
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
Middle East
November 14, 2018
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli plan to build a cable car to Jerusalem’s historic Old City has united architects…
Egypt committed to achieving peace, stability in Middle East: Amb. to Israel
Egypt
November 8, 2018
Egypt committed to achieving peace, stability in Middle East: Amb. to Israel
Egypt’s new Ambassador to Israel Khaled Azmi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to achieving justice and peace in the Middle East, adding…
Netanyahu says West Bank Bedouin village eviction delay not indefinite
Middle East
October 21, 2018
Netanyahu says West Bank Bedouin village eviction delay not indefinite
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his decision to delay the demolition of a Bedouin…
US redirecting $25M in aid for East Jerusalem hospitals
Middle East
September 9, 2018
US redirecting $25M in aid for East Jerusalem hospitals
The Trump administration said Saturday that it is cutting $25 million meant for East Jerusalem hospitals and putting the…
Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials
Middle East
May 20, 2018
Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalized in the West Bank due to complications after minor surgery last week, a…
Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Egypt
December 22, 2017
Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Dozens of protesters staged a demonstration for Palestine after Friday prayers at al-Azhar mosque in Cairo. The protesters chanted slogans…
Erdogan says Turkey aims to open embassy in East Jerusalem
Middle East
December 18, 2017
Erdogan says Turkey aims to open embassy in East Jerusalem
Turkey intends to open an embassy in East Jerusalem, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, days after leading calls at…
Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem
Middle East
October 25, 2017
Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem
The Jerusalem municipality says that city officials have approved construction of 176 new homes in a Jewish area of east…
Palestinian prisoners in Israel jails end hunger strike
Middle East
May 27, 2017
Palestinian prisoners in Israel jails end hunger strike
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails on hunger strike since April 17 have ended their protest under a deal…