Israel Cut Land Offer by Half, Palestinian Ex-Negotiator Says – Businessweek
BusinessweekIsrael told the Palestinians it’s willing to withdraw from only 40 percent of the West Bank, a Palestinian official close…
Israeli troops ‘using excessive force’ in West Bank – BBC News
BBC NewsIsraeli forces are using excessive and reckless force in the occupied West Bank, Amnesty International says. More than 40…
Palestinian killed in Israeli arrest raid – Washington Post
Washington PostRAMALLAH, West Bank — Israeli troops trying to arrest a wanted Palestinian opened fire and killed him on Thursday…
Amnesty: Some Israeli West Bank killings may be war crimes – Haaretz
HaaretzIsraeli army soldiers fire tear gas towards Palestinian demonstrators during clashes in the West Bank village of Yabed, near Jenin,…
Kid gloves seen softening Israeli crackdown on pro-settler vandals – Reuters UK
Reuters UKMISHOR ADUMIM, West Bank (Reuters) – Last March, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a crackdown on crimes that…
Israel removes Palestinians’ Jordan Valley protest camp – BBC News
BBC NewsThe Israeli military has removed Palestinian activists protesting at a deserted village in the West Bank. Dozens of demonstrators…
Israel ex-PM recounts 2008 talks with Palestinians – Washington Post
Washington PostJERUSALEM — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Friday that if talks he held with Palestinians in 2008…
Abbas suggest NATO troops be stationed in future Palestinian state – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostIn ‘NY Times’ interview, PA president says Israeli troops should remain in West Bank, east Jerusalem for 5-year transitional…
Right-wing group starts 7-day vigil against possible withdrawal from West Bank – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem Post‘Women in Green’ gather in front of Netanyahu’s residence to implore him to maintain total sovereignty over disputed territories.…
Scarlett Johansson Stepping Down As Oxfam Ambassador – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsScarlett Johansson is ending her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticized over her support for…
Scarlett Johansson quits Oxfam role over SodaStream row – BBC News
BBC NewsActress Scarlett Johansson has quit as an ambassador for Oxfam amid a row over her support for an Israeli…
Scarlett Johansson ends relationship with Oxfam over SodaStream endorsement – Daily Mail
Daily MailScarlett Johansson has ended her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticised over her support for an Israeli…
Bennett clarifies: I did not apologize to Netanyahu – Haaretz
HaaretzPM issues ultimatum to economy minister: Apologize by Sunday or you’re fired; Bennett says regrets if Netanyahu was hurt; Likud…
Thomas Friedman: Kerry’s plan envisions Palestinian capital in East Jerusalem – Haaretz
HaaretzSenior NYT analyst lays out expected points of the framework deal, which he believes will include phased withdrawal from West…
Netanyahu says West has ‘no chance’ of striking final nuclear deal with Iran – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem Post“No final status agreement with Iran will work,” the premier said hours after returning from his trip to Davos,…
Israel Says It Will Build New Homes in West Bank – ABC News
ABC NewsIsrael on Friday announced plans to build 1,400 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east…
Pope to travel to Holy Land in spring – USA TODAY
USA TODAYVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced Sunday that he would travel to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan on…
Kerry sees progress on Israeli-Palestinian framework deal – Reuters
ReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Israel and the Palestinians are making progress towards a “framework agreement” to guide their talks…
Kerry continues Mideast shuttle diplomacy – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting for the second time in two…
Palestinian protesters greet Kerry’s visit – Reuters
ReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian protesters on Friday condemned the latest efforts by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry…
Palestinian, 85, dies after clashes with Israelis-witnesses – Reuters
ReutersNABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) – An 85-year old Palestinian died on Thursday after inhaling tear gas fired by the Israeli…
Palestinian envoy in Prague killed by blast after he opens old safe – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesRAMALLAH, West Bank — The newly appointed Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic died Wednesday shortly after he…
Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners – BBC News
BBC NewsIsraeli authorities have freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement to resume direct…
Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners Before Kerry – Bloomberg
BloombergFriends and family members of the 26 Palestinian prisoners who are expected to be… Read More. Friends and family members…
Kerry to offer outline of Mideast peace deal – USA TODAY
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will present Israel and the Palestinians the broad outlines of what…
Israel releases third group of Palestinian prisoners – Xinhua
XinhuaJERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Tuesday, as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement to resume…
Ministers release list of 26 Palestinian prisoners to be freed in advance of Kerry’s … – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostMinisters finalize list of prisoners to be freed ahead of Kerry’s return to the region; Peri: 15-25% of settlers…
A rare bond in Bethlehem gets ancient church restored – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBETHLEHEM, West Bank — Two weeks before Christmas, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Middle East…
Arab League nixes American proposal to let IDF stay in West Bank in peace deal – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostAt an emergency meeting called at Abbas’ request, Arab League Secretary General Nabil Elaraby said there could be not…