Palestine
Jerusalem offers a grim model for a post-annexation future
Middle East
July 7, 2020
Jerusalem offers a grim model for a post-annexation future
JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s hard to say what exactly will change in the West Bank if Israel follows through on…
Debating racism in the Arab world
Middle East
July 7, 2020
Debating racism in the Arab world
The Black Lives Matter protests have triggered discussions on racism toward Blacks in the Arab and Muslim world. Activists are…
Israel, Palestinians face new restrictions amid virus surge
Middle East
July 5, 2020
Israel, Palestinians face new restrictions amid virus surge
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel ordered thousands of people into quarantine after a contentious phone surveillance program resumed as…
Family of Palestinian slain by police sees probe dragging on
Middle East
July 3, 2020
Family of Palestinian slain by police sees probe dragging on
JERUSALEM (AP) — The family of a Palestinian man with autism who was fatally shot by Israeli police said on…
Palestinians slash public wages in tax dispute with Israel over annexation
Middle East
July 2, 2020
Palestinians slash public wages in tax dispute with Israel over annexation
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) — The Palestinian Authority (PA) said on Thursday it will slash the wages of tens of…
Israeli FM casts doubt on annexation as target start passes
Middle East
July 1, 2020
Israeli FM casts doubt on annexation as target start passes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday he doubts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex parts of the…
Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation
Middle East
June 30, 2020
Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to carry out his pledge to begin annexing parts of…
Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan
Middle East
June 30, 2020
Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s top two leaders appeared to feud Monday about the timing of the country’s planned annexation of…
In West Bank, Israeli settler leaders complicate annexation plan
Middle East
June 26, 2020
In West Bank, Israeli settler leaders complicate annexation plan
ITAMAR, West Bank (Reuters) — Jewish settler leaders who resist the creation of a Palestinian state are complicating Israel’s plans…
As Israel threatens West Bank annexation, Gazans recall settler withdrawal
Middle East
June 25, 2020
As Israel threatens West Bank annexation, Gazans recall settler withdrawal
GAZA (Reuters) — Vineyard owner Haidar al-Zahar recalls with joy the day in 2005 when Israel removed its settlers and…