East Jerusalem
In rebuff to Trump, Palestinian businesses call for freedom, not cash
Middle East
June 20, 2019
In rebuff to Trump, Palestinian businesses call for freedom, not cash
RAMALLAH (Reuters) – Palestinian businessmen boycotting the Trump administration’s Bahrain workshop designed to encourage investment in the territories say only…
Israeli nationalists celebrate Jerusalem Day
Middle East
June 3, 2019
Israeli nationalists celebrate Jerusalem Day
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate the anniversary of the country’s capture of east…
Palestinians say U.S. ‘deal of the century’ will finish off their state
Middle East
June 2, 2019
Palestinians say U.S. ‘deal of the century’ will finish off their state
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The U.S. blueprint to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, still in draft form after…
Palestinians give cool reception to US peace conference
Middle East
May 20, 2019
Palestinians give cool reception to US peace conference
JERUSALEM (AP) — Any American peace plan that ignores the Palestinian people’s political aspirations for an independent state is doomed…
Data shows Israeli settlements boosted after Trump election
Middle East
May 14, 2019
Data shows Israeli settlements boosted after Trump election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s government went on a spending binge in its West Bank settlements following the election of President…
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Middle East
May 13, 2019
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Marking the 70th anniversary of Israel’s admission to the United Nations, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued a statement via Twitter…
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…