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BusinessweekIsrael told the Palestinians it’s willing to withdraw from only 40 percent of the West Bank, a Palestinian official close to the peace talks said, indicating how far U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is from delivering an accord. Mohammad Shtayyeh, who …Palestinian Man Found Dead After Standoff With Israeli ForcesNew York TimesIsraeli forces use […]
BBC NewsIsraeli forces are using excessive and reckless force in the occupied West Bank, Amnesty International says. More than 40 Palestinians were killed in the past three years and the rate of killings rose significantly in 2013, a report by the human rights group says …Israeli forces kill suspected terror attacker in West BankXinhuaObama to […]
Washington PostRAMALLAH, West Bank — Israeli troops trying to arrest a wanted Palestinian opened fire and killed him on Thursday after he refused to emerge from a house they had surrounded, the army and witnesses said. The raid came on the same day that the rights …Palestinian killed in Israel West Bank raidAFPAmnesty: Some Israeli […]
HaaretzIsraeli army soldiers fire tear gas towards Palestinian demonstrators during clashes in the West Bank village of Yabed, near Jenin, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Photo by AP. Text size. Comments (2). Print Page. Send to friend. Share on Facebook. Share on …Israeli troops intentionally killing Palestinians in West Bank, says Amnesty …ABC OnlineIsraeli security forces […]
Reuters UKMISHOR ADUMIM, West Bank (Reuters) – Last March, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a crackdown on crimes that elsewhere might be shrugged off as ugly but sufferable mischief – racist graffiti, slashed tyres, hacked orchards and …Police clash with protesters at Jerusalem Al-Aqsa mosqueThe News InternationalCheckpoints between worlds in GazaAsia Times OnlineClose the […]
BBC NewsThe Israeli military has removed Palestinian activists protesting at a deserted village in the West Bank. Dozens of demonstrators had spent a week camping at Ein Hijleh in the Jordan Valley. The final status of the area is a key point of contention in …Jordan Valley settlers fear for future in their slice of […]
Washington PostJERUSALEM — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Friday that if talks he held with Palestinians in 2008 had produced a peace deal, it would have forced tens of thousands of Jewish settlers to leave their homes in the West Bank. If a deal had …Israeli troops clear Palestinians from camp near Jordanian […]
Jerusalem PostIn ‘NY Times’ interview, PA president says Israeli troops should remain in West Bank, east Jerusalem for 5-year transitional period, and then be replaced by US-led NATO force: “We will be demilitarized.” Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the …World News of the day From Across the Globe /San Francisco ChronicleAbbas wants NATO force […]
Jerusalem Post‘Women in Green’ gather in front of Netanyahu’s residence to implore him to maintain total sovereignty over disputed territories. Prof. Arieh Eldad speaking to Women in Green Photo: Courtesy. Incensed that portions of the West Bank may be transferred to …Israeli leaders cry foul over Kerry’s boycott warningWashington PostIsraeli Leaders Criticize Kerry’s Boycott WarningVoice […]
New York Daily NewsScarlett Johansson is ending her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticized over her support for an Israeli company that operates in the West Bank. A statement released by Johansson’s spokesman Wednesday said the 29-year-old actress …Scarlett Johansson steps down as Oxfam ambassadorFox NewsOxfam accepts Scarlett Johansson’s resignationKansas City StarJohansson loses […]
BBC NewsActress Scarlett Johansson has quit as an ambassador for Oxfam amid a row over her support for an Israeli company that operates in the occupied West Bank. A spokesman for the actress said she had a “fundamental difference of opinion” with the …Scarlett Johansson Steps Down as Oxfam AmbassadorTIMEScarlett Johansson ends relationship with Oxfam […]
Daily MailScarlett Johansson has ended her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticised over her support for an Israeli soda maker company that operates in the West Bank. A statement released by Johansson’s spokesman on Wednesday said the …Scarlett Johansson quits Oxfam role over SodaStream rowBBC NewsScarlett Johansson steps down as Oxfam’s global ambassadorIndian […]
HaaretzPM issues ultimatum to economy minister: Apologize by Sunday or you’re fired; Bennett says regrets if Netanyahu was hurt; Likud officials: We didn’t expect our threat to work so quickly. By Barak Ravid | Jan. 29, 2014 | 8:16 PM | 7 …Kerry to present framework for peace talks on return to Middle EastIrish TimesAmbassador […]
HaaretzSenior NYT analyst lays out expected points of the framework deal, which he believes will include phased withdrawal from West Bank according to 1967 lines and will not allow return of Palestinian refugees to Israel. By Barak Ravid | Jan. 29, 2014 | 11:50 AM …The ‘Kerry Plan’: Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem, recognition of […]
Jerusalem Post“No final status agreement with Iran will work,” the premier said hours after returning from his trip to Davos, where he took part in the World Economic Forum. Netanyahu. PM Netanyahu speaks at weekly cabinet meeting Photo: EMIL SALMAN/POOL.Israelis pessimistic over peace processThe News InternationalPalestinians in West Bank protest US talks proposalsPress TV all […]
ABC NewsIsrael on Friday announced plans to build 1,400 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, territory the Palestinians claim for their future state. Even though it was no surprise, the announcement is likely to anger the Palestinians …Israel Announces Plans for New Settlement Homes in West BankVoice of AmericaIsrael […]
USA TODAYVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced Sunday that he would travel to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan on May 24-26, his first visit to the Holy Land and one that comes amid a new U.S. push for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Francis told …Pope announces planned May visit to Israel, West […]
ReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Israel and the Palestinians are making progress towards a “framework agreement” to guide their talks on a formal peace deal but still have some way to go, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday. Speaking …Kerry cites some progress in Mideast diplomacyHouston ChronicleKerry: Israel, PLO start to ‘flesh […]
Houston ChronicleRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting for the second time in two days with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD’ ah-BAHS’), trying to nudge him and the Israeli leader closer to a peace pact that would …Kerry struggles to keep Middle East peace talks on trackThe HinduSecretary Kerry […]
ReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian protesters on Friday condemned the latest efforts by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to advance peace talks with Israel, using chants evoking the Arab uprisings and telling him to go home. Hours before Kerry …McCain: Israel has ‘serious concerns’ about Mideast peace plan US is trying to …Fox […]
ReutersNABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) – An 85-year old Palestinian died on Thursday after inhaling tear gas fired by the Israeli army to disperse protesters in the occupied West Bank, witnesses said. He is the first Palestinian casualty of the conflict with Israel in 2014 …PA warns of Hamas efforts to kidnap Israelis in West BankJerusalem […]
Los Angeles TimesRAMALLAH, West Bank — The newly appointed Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic died Wednesday shortly after he was injured by an explosion when he opened an old safe in his Prague residence, according to a statement by the Palestinian …Palestinian envoy dies after Prague residence blastABC OnlinePalestinian envoy dies in Prague blast, […]
BBC NewsIsraeli authorities have freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement to resume direct peace talks. The prisoners were greeted by cheering crowds on their return to the West Bank and Gaza. Israel approved the releases on …Israel frees all 26 Palestinian prisoners, completing third stage of releaseHaaretzIsrael Releases […]
BloombergFriends and family members of the 26 Palestinian prisoners who are expected to be… Read More. Friends and family members of the 26 Palestinian prisoners who are expected to be released celebrate their imminent release from Israeli jail in the West Bank …Ahead of Kerry visit || PM calming right-wing fears on US-brokered ‘framework …HaaretzIsrael […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will present Israel and the Palestinians the broad outlines of what a final Mideast peace agreement could look like when he travels to the region this week, the State Department said. State Department …Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisonersBBC NewsPolice: Suspected Jewish vandals burn cars in West […]
XinhuaJERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Tuesday, as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement to resume direct peace talks between the two sides. The prisoners — 18 men from the West Bank, three from the Gaza Strip and five …Prisoner release: A painful, uncredited stepJerusalem PostPalestinians convicted in terror attacks released […]
Jerusalem PostMinisters finalize list of prisoners to be freed ahead of Kerry’s return to the region; Peri: 15-25% of settlers would be evacuated in peace deal; illegal West Bank building can be treated as criminal activity. Bereaved family members protest against an impending …Kerry to Travel to Middle East on New Year’s DayVoice of AmericaKerry […]
USA TODAYBETHLEHEM, West Bank — Two weeks before Christmas, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Middle East in a century dumped several inches of snow on the hills of Bethlehem. In addition to shuttering schools and businesses, the storm caused runoff …Worshippers, pilgrims rejoice in Jesus’ Bethlehem birthplaceFox NewsPilgrims Converge for Bethlehem […]
Jerusalem PostAt an emergency meeting called at Abbas’ request, Arab League Secretary General Nabil Elaraby said there could be not one Israeli soldier in the territory of a future Palestine. PA President Abbas and Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby Photo: Reuters.Arab League rejects US proposal in Mideast dealWRAL.comPalestinian negotiator: Israel talks won’t be extended past […]