Palestine
Palestinians say they will defy Israeli order in prisoner payments dispute
Middle East
May 9, 2020
Palestinians say they will defy Israeli order in prisoner payments dispute
JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian leaders on Friday vowed to defy a new Israeli military order which they fear…
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
Middle East
May 9, 2020
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
A member of the political bureau of Palestine’s Hamas organization, Basim Naaim, said Friday that mediation efforts on a prisoner exchange…
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 9, 2020
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Now that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a new term in office, there seems to…
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
Middle East
May 8, 2020
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
HIZME CHECKPOINT, West Bank (Reuters) — Heart surgery is a trial for anyone, and especially for a young child. It…
Israeli billionaire hopes to bring water to parched Gaza
Middle East
May 6, 2020
Israeli billionaire hopes to bring water to parched Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Georgian-Israeli billionaire believes he has found a solution to the Gaza Strip’s chronic…
Palestinians fear outbreak in Jerusalem’s ‘no man’s land’
Middle East
May 6, 2020
Palestinians fear outbreak in Jerusalem’s ‘no man’s land’
JERUSALEM (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic gathered strength last month, community leaders in a Palestinian neighborhood on the outskirts…
Palestinians extend coronavirus state of emergency to June 5
Middle East
May 5, 2020
Palestinians extend coronavirus state of emergency to June 5
RAMALLAH (Reuters) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended to June 5 a state of emergency declared in areas under…
With fire and music performers bring Ramadan to fun-starved Jerusalem
Middle East
May 4, 2020
With fire and music performers bring Ramadan to fun-starved Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Fire leapt from the masked performer’s twirling baton as the festive Ramadan float drove through the back…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister reaffirms Egypt’s stance toward Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Egypt
May 1, 2020
Egypt’s Foreign Minister reaffirms Egypt’s stance toward Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s firm position regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is based on resuming negotiations in accordance…
Jordan halts Israeli farmers’ access to border enclave
Middle East
May 1, 2020
Jordan halts Israeli farmers’ access to border enclave
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that Israeli farmers will no longer be allowed to work their…