Palestine
Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations
BETHLEHEM, West Bank/GAZA (Reuters) – Bethlehem is struggling back to life just in time for the Muslim holiday of Eid…
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Two Ramadan television dramas on a Saudi-controlled network have stirred controversy as they test public perceptions of quietly warming relations…
Abbas says PA to no longer abide by accords with Israel, US
Middle East
May 20, 2020
Abbas says PA to no longer abide by accords with Israel, US
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority will no longer be committed to any…
Etihad makes 1st known commercial flight between UAE, Israel
Middle East
May 20, 2020
Etihad makes 1st known commercial flight between UAE, Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An unmarked Etihad Airways cargo plane flew aid to help the Palestinians fight the…
Gaza girl, 13, teaches neighborhood children during school closure
Middle East
May 19, 2020
Gaza girl, 13, teaches neighborhood children during school closure
GAZA (Reuters) — In a wooden shack in the Gaza Strip, a 13-year-old girl holds classes for neighborhood children who…
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Jordan’s king warned Israel of a “massive conflict” if it proceeds with plans to annex large parts…
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Virtual reality tours have replaced flag-waving rallies as Palestinians facing coronavirus restrictions create digital spaces to lament…
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 13, 2020
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
Middle East
May 12, 2020
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli soldier was killed on Tuesday morning during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock…
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
Middle East
May 11, 2020
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday said its forces demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of being…