Palestinian faction says it has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel to end largest flare-up of violence since 2014 war. A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel appears to be holding following one of the worst days in violence in the Gaza Strip since the 2014 Gaza … Read More
Defense Ministry announces new barrier, meant to deter Palestinians from infiltrating into Israel, as ‘one-of-a-kind’ Construction of the sea barrier at Zikim beach, May 27, 2018.Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Electricity shortages in Gaza lead to beach pollution just over the … Read More
Turkish dictator Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other Muslim leaders want to create an Islamic army to ‘protect’ the Palestinian Arabs after 62 of them died last Monday during attempts to invade Israel from Gaza. Hamas and Islamic Jihad later admitted 53 of … Read More
Paraguay is the third country after the United States and Guatemala to move its embassy to the disputed city. The status of Jerusalem remains a major hurdle to a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Paraguay opened its new … Read More
Putrid water, tear gas has limited effectiveness, Israel says Palestinians appeal for UN help to save them from ‘massacre’ Israeli soldiers and snipers at the border east of Gaza City on May 15. Photographer: Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images Skunk water, … Read More
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas gestures as he chairs a Palestinian National Council meeting in Ramallah on April 30, 2018ABBAS MOMANI (AFP) The Palestinian Authority (PA) has recalled its envoys to Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria after their ambassadors attended … Read More
At least three of the 52 Palestinians reportedly killed Monday in clashes ahead of the Jerusalem opening of the U.S. Embassy to Israel were “armed terrorists” caught trying to plant a bomb near the Gaza border fence, Israel’s military said. … Read More
(Photo: GALI TIBBON, AFP/Getty Images) As the U.S. Embassy in Israel is set to be moved to Jerusalem in a Monday ceremony, President Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, called the controversial decision a “recognition of reality.” Bolton said Sunday … Read More
Israeli officials fear funds to ‘rescue’ Muslim holy sites could touch off Palestinian violence in run up to US embassy move to Israeli capital. File: Waqf officials and others prepare to pray outside the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, … Read More