Palestine
Third season of Israeli hit ‘Fauda’ ventures into Gaza Strip
Middle East
June 6, 2019
Third season of Israeli hit ‘Fauda’ ventures into Gaza Strip
JERUSALEM (AP) — The creators of Israel’s hit TV show “Fauda,” the action series that chronicles the adventures of undercover…
EU urges US to respect both sides in Mideast peace moves
Middle East
June 5, 2019
EU urges US to respect both sides in Mideast peace moves
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is urging the United States to respect the needs of both Israelis…
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…
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
Middle East
June 1, 2019
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem amid tight security on the…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to confront US Middle East plan
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to confront US Middle East plan
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah pledged on Friday to confront the US Middle East plan that President Donald Trump…
Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement
The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday slammed the US decision to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem and…
On Eurovision final day, Israelis cheer as Palestinians protest
Middle East
May 19, 2019
On Eurovision final day, Israelis cheer as Palestinians protest
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – As singers made last-minute preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv on Saturday, Israeli…
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Middle East
May 12, 2019
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Europe’s popular annual fest of kitsch and outrageous fashion kicks off Tuesday in Tel Aviv, with Israel hoping the Eurovision…
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
Middle East
May 9, 2019
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar on Tuesday said it is sending $480 million to Palestinians in the West…
Netanyahu pledges ‘massive strikes’ in Gaza in third day of border flare-up
Middle East
May 5, 2019
Netanyahu pledges ‘massive strikes’ in Gaza in third day of border flare-up
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the military to continue “massive strikes” against…