Biden to make Mideast tour early March (AFP)
AFP – US Vice President Joe Biden will tour the Middle East in early March with stops in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt and Jordan, the White House said Monday. Go to Source
View ArticleThe spirit and the sword
Behind the Wall by Rich Wiles tells of the tragedies of the occupation of the Palestinian territories. Go to Source
View ArticleMed water conference ends in failure due to Israel-Arab row (AFP)
AFP – Talks aimed at adopting a water management strategy for the Mediterranean failed Tuesday due to a row between Israel and Arab countries over a reference to the Palestinian territories,...
View ArticlePresbyterians: End Israel aid over settlements (AP)
AP – Presbyterian leaders strongly backed a proposal Friday that included a call to end U.S. aid to Israel unless the country stops settlement expansions in disputed Palestinian territories. Go to Source
View Article"No freeze, no talk, … And you might wanna throw in al Quds!"
“…Asked if the Palestinian Authority would agree to resume the talks if a new settlement freeze did not include East Jerusalem, Abbas said: “If there is no complete halt to settlements in all of the...
View ArticleBook exposes Israeli occupation as seen by troops (AFP)
AFP – Some stories are told with shame; others are just matter-of-fact accounts, but the dozens of soldier testimonies in a book to be released this month lays bare the grim day-to-day reality of...
View ArticleMedvedev to Visit Jordan, Palestine Despite Israeli Cancellation
Israel Again Refuses to Apologize for Attack on Turkish Ship Russian officials say President Dmitry Medvedev will continue with plans to visit Jordan and the Palestinian territories later this month d...
View ArticleUN eyes vote on resolution against Israel (AFP)
AFP – The UN Security Council is likely to vote this week on a resolution filed by Arab countries condemning Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, according to a Palestinian diplomat. Go to...
View ArticleAbbas moves to head off Palestinian protests
Mahmoud Abbas is stepping up efforts to ensure the Palestinian territories do not get caught up in the upheavel sweeping the Middle … Go to Source
View ArticleFirst Palestinian corporate bonds issued (AFP)
AFP – Palestinian investment firm PADICO announced on Tuesday the Palestinian territories’ first issue of corporate bonds, worth $70 million (49 million euros). Go to Source
View ArticleIsrael fires at border protesters
Israeli security forces open fire on protesters at border crossing points with the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Lebanon. Go to Source
View ArticleViolence erupts at Israel borders
Israeli security forces open fire at borders with the Palestinian territories, Syria and Lebanon, as protesters mark the anniversary of the creation of the state in 1948. Go to Source
View ArticleThousands rally in Tel Aviv against occupation (AFP)
AFP – Thousands of Israelis on Saturday marked the 44th anniversary of the Six-Day War by demonstrating in Tel Aviv against the continued occupation of Palestinian territories captured in the conflict....
View ArticleEmotions high ahead of Israel-Hamas prisoner swap (AP)
AP – This week’s planned Mideast prisoner swap is unleashing deep anguish in Israel and widespread elation in the Palestinian territories, laying bare the chasm of perspective dividing the two sides....
View ArticlePalestinians warned about economy
The World Bank says the recent economic growth in the Palestinian Territories is unsustainable because of its heavy reliance on foreign aid. Go to Source
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