Israel
In Gaza and West Bank, Palestinian journalists fear squeeze on free press
Middle East
September 19, 2016
In Gaza and West Bank, Palestinian journalists fear squeeze on free press
On Sept. 1, half a dozen Hamas security officials called at the home of Mohammed Othman, a young journalist in…
UN chief slams Netanyahu over ‘ethnic cleansing’ remark
Middle East
September 16, 2016
UN chief slams Netanyahu over ‘ethnic cleansing’ remark
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday took a swipe at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it was "unacceptable and…
Record new US military aid deal for Israel to be signed in days: sources
Middle East
September 14, 2016
Record new US military aid deal for Israel to be signed in days: sources
The United States and Israel have reached final agreement on a record new package of at least $38 billion in…
Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire
Middle East
September 1, 2016
Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire
Israel approved on Wednesday 284 new housing units in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing a U.S. accusation…
Putin ready to host Israel-Palestine peace talks: Sisi
Egypt
August 22, 2016
Putin ready to host Israel-Palestine peace talks: Sisi
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has told Egyptian journalists that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is ready and willing to host…
Judo committee head denies Shehabi sent home from Rio Olympics
Egypt
August 17, 2016
Judo committee head denies Shehabi sent home from Rio Olympics
The head of Egypt's judo federation has denied media reports that Egyptian judo player Islam al-Shehaby was sent home early…
Egyptian loses to Israeli in Olympic judo bought, refuses to shake hands
Egypt
August 12, 2016
Egyptian loses to Israeli in Olympic judo bought, refuses to shake hands
Egyptian judo player Islam El-Shehaby lost by a decisive ippon throw to Or Sasson of Israel in the first round…
Video by Egypt’s Islamic State affiliate threatens Israel
Egypt
August 4, 2016
Video by Egypt’s Islamic State affiliate threatens Israel
A video purportedly by Egypt's Islamic State affiliate has delivered a rare direct threat to Israel, saying the Jewish state…
US concerned over Israel’s settlement activity: State Department
Middle East
July 29, 2016
US concerned over Israel’s settlement activity: State Department
The United States is deeply concerned about Israel's reported plans to build an additional 323 units in settlements in East…
Foreign Minister heads to Israel to tackle peace process
Egypt
July 10, 2016
Foreign Minister heads to Israel to tackle peace process
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet on Sunday will Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, who travelled to Israel earlier…