Israeli settlements
Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan
Middle East
February 5, 2020
Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday condemned an Israeli plan to annex its settlements…
In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm
Middle East
February 4, 2020
In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm
Annexation, at its heart, is a byproduct of conflict. Almost never is it an act of peace, though it has…
Israel postpones move to annex large parts of West Bank
Middle East
January 30, 2020
Israel postpones move to annex large parts of West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has postponed a move to annex large parts of the West Bank, a government minister said…
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
Middle East
January 29, 2020
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
JERUSALEM (AP) — Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international…
Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians
Middle East
January 29, 2020
Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Mideast peace plan Tuesday alongside a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting a…
West Bank settlements report rapid growth in 2019
Middle East
January 28, 2020
West Bank settlements report rapid growth in 2019
JERUSALEM (AP) — The population of Jewish settlements in the West Bank surged by more than 3% in 2019, well…
Netanyahu renews West Bank annexation vow ahead of elections
Middle East
January 22, 2020
Netanyahu renews West Bank annexation vow ahead of elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed a vow to annex Israeli settlements in the West Bank as…
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Abu Rahma has been arrested by Israeli soldiers eight times in the last 15…
Israel has advanced 22,000 housing units in West Bank: UN
Middle East
December 19, 2019
Israel has advanced 22,000 housing units in West Bank: UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Mideast envoy said on Wednesday that Israel advanced or approved plans for over 22,000…
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
Middle East
December 10, 2019
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Vandals slashed the tires of over 160 vehicles and sprayed slogans such as “Arabs=enemies” in a Palestinian…