Israel
Russia, Iran and Syria slam Trump’s Golan Heights comments
Middle East
March 22, 2019
Russia, Iran and Syria slam Trump’s Golan Heights comments
Russia, Iran and Syria on Friday criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States intends to recognize Israeli sovereignty over…
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…
Palestinian agency urges donors: Match 2018 funds in 2019
Middle East
March 20, 2019
Palestinian agency urges donors: Match 2018 funds in 2019
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency that helps 5.3 million Palestinian refugees on Monday urged donors…
Gaza border protests provide artist with inspiration, and raw materials
Middle East
March 19, 2019
Gaza border protests provide artist with inspiration, and raw materials
GAZA (Reuters) – One year on from the start of Gaza’s border protests, the weekly clashes with Israeli soldiers have…
U.N. rights expert: Israel depriving Palestinians of clean water
Middle East
March 18, 2019
U.N. rights expert: Israel depriving Palestinians of clean water
GENEVA (Reuters) – Israel is depriving millions of Palestinians of access to a regular supply of clean water while stripping…
Israel bans right-wing candidate from general election
Middle East
March 18, 2019
Israel bans right-wing candidate from general election
Israel’s highest court voted on Sunday to ban Michael Ben Ari from running in the country’s April 9 general election. The…
Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes after rockets target Tel Aviv
Middle East
March 16, 2019
Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes after rockets target Tel Aviv
Israel said Friday its aircraft had struck dozens of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rockets…
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
Middle East
March 15, 2019
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Friday, hours after two rockets…
Israeli bank to pay $195M for US tax-avoidance scheme
Middle East
March 13, 2019
Israeli bank to pay $195M for US tax-avoidance scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of Israel’s largest banks has agreed to pay $195 million for helping U.S. citizens avoid…