Palestine
Palestinian leader invited to White House in Trump call
Middle East
March 12, 2017
Palestinian leader invited to White House in Trump call
President Donald Trump invited Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to the White House to discuss resuming peace talks in their first…
Britain still backs 2-state solution: foreign secretary
Middle East
March 9, 2017
Britain still backs 2-state solution: foreign secretary
Britain's foreign minister said on Wednesday that his country remains "absolutely" committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict…
Hamas to separate from Muslim Brotherhood: report
Egypt
March 8, 2017
Hamas to separate from Muslim Brotherhood: report
Palestine’s Hamas movement is moving towards declaring a Palestinian state according to the 1967 borders, without first recognizing an Israeli…
Journalists often seen by leaders as ‘enemy of the people’
World
March 5, 2017
Journalists often seen by leaders as ‘enemy of the people’
President Donald Trump's assertion that journalists are "the enemy of the people," with its dark echoes of Soviet dictator Josef…
In photos: Jews and Arabs face off in Jerusalem, but it’s not what you think
Middle East
March 3, 2017
In photos: Jews and Arabs face off in Jerusalem, but it’s not what you think
In the early evening on a backstreet in downtown Jerusalem, Arabs and Jews are milling around, preparing for battle. But…
Palestinians will work with Trump for 2-state solution: Abbas
Middle East
March 1, 2017
Palestinians will work with Trump for 2-state solution: Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state solution and emphasized his willingness to work with US President…
Keep working on 2-state Mideast solution: Angela Merkel
World
February 26, 2017
Keep working on 2-state Mideast solution: Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stressing the need to work for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after President…
Netanyahu blasts UN ‘hypocrisy’, Australian PM opposes ‘one-sided resolutions’
Middle East
February 22, 2017
Netanyahu blasts UN ‘hypocrisy’, Australian PM opposes ‘one-sided resolutions’
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull offered a staunch defense of Israel on Wednesday, criticizing the United Nations and vowing never…
Seeking to secure Sinai, Egypt builds closer ties with Hamas
Egypt
February 21, 2017
Seeking to secure Sinai, Egypt builds closer ties with Hamas
After years of strained relations, Egypt is moving closer to Hamas in Gaza, offering concessions on trade and free movement…
After Trump remarks, Saudi repeats support for Palestinian state
Middle East
February 21, 2017
After Trump remarks, Saudi repeats support for Palestinian state
Saudia Arabia is reasserting support for a Palestinian state after US President Donald Trump said Mideast peace doesn't depend on…