Palestine
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
Middle East
March 26, 2019
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
DUBAI (Reuters) – Four Gulf Arab states on Tuesday rejected a U.S. decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan…
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
Middle East
March 26, 2019
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
In an abrupt break with decades of US policy, President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential proclamation to recognize…
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
Middle East
March 26, 2019
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
(CNN)–Jordan’s King Abdullah has scrapped a planned visit to Romania following the Romanian Prime Minister’s comments about moving her country’s…
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
Middle East
March 26, 2019
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
Israel kept up air strikes on Gaza into Tuesday and Palestinian militants launched new rockets despite a reported ceasefire deal,…
The Latest: WHO says it’s delivered medical aid to Gaza
Middle East
March 25, 2019
The Latest: WHO says it’s delivered medical aid to Gaza
KFAR SABA, Israel (AP) — The Latest on developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories (all times local): 1:30 p.m.…
US to recognize Golan Heights as Israeli territory Monday: Israeli FM
Middle East
March 25, 2019
US to recognize Golan Heights as Israeli territory Monday: Israeli FM
Israel says White House officials are preparing an official document to codify support for Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which…
Rocket strikes house in central Israel
Middle East
March 25, 2019
Rocket strikes house in central Israel
Seven people were injured in Israel after suspected rockets struck deep inside the country on Monday. The Israeli military said one…
Syria says Trump position on Golan ignores international law
Middle East
March 22, 2019
Syria says Trump position on Golan ignores international law
The Syrian government on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump’s pledge to recognize Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights, saying…
Analysis: Pompeo skirts talk of peace plan on Israel trip
Middle East
March 20, 2019
Analysis: Pompeo skirts talk of peace plan on Israel trip
JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pays a visit to Israel this week but it’s what he’s not…
Rare protests erupt against Hamas’ 12-year rule over Gaza
Middle East
March 20, 2019
Rare protests erupt against Hamas’ 12-year rule over Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas is facing the biggest demonstrations yet against its 12-year rule of the Gaza…