In West Bank, Biden embraces two-state solution
Why Al-Aqsa is the epicentre of Israeli-Palestinian tensions
Analysis: In response to repeated violations since 1967 of the fragile status quo, protecting the Al-Aqsa compound in occupied East Jerusalem has become a focal point of the Palestinian fight against dispossession and erasure. Described as ‘the most contested piece … Read More
Palestinians slam Israeli ruling on Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa
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The Israeli court’s backing for Jews praying at Al-Aqsa sparked anger in the Muslim world, as Palestinians condemn the move, claiming that the prayers are a provocation and a violation of the sanctity of the mosque. A ruling by a … Read More
Israel to give 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to Palestinians
A Palestinian boy inspects the damage in his family home following Israeli airstrikes in Buriej refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra). Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to the … Read More
PA urges EU to play role in peace process
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PA cabinet leader urges EU to recognize an independent Palestinian state and play role in future political process. Palestinian Authority (PA) cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday urged the European Union to play an active role in the future political … Read More
Palestinians strongly condemn Israel-Bahrain deal, withdraw ambassador
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Last month, the Palestinian leadership issued a similar response to the normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY) The Palestinian Authority leadership on Friday strongly condemned and … Read More
As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state
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View of gathering halls in Ashraf 3 during Free Iran Global Summit with Maryam Rajavi – Ashraf 3, July 17, 2020. On Friday, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the MEK held its annual “Free Iran” gathering. This year, due … Read More
As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank city of Hebron. As Israelis increasingly write off the chances of a peace deal with Palestinian Arabs any time in the foreseeable future, the US … Read More
Watch: Haredi fighters seize weapons in Palestinian Arab village
Fighters from the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion confiscated a gun in Palestinian Arab village of Al-Mazra’a ash-Sharqiya. Fighters from the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion on Sunday were able to confiscate a gun that was hidden in a home in the … Read More