A spokesperson for the militant group said Israel’s planned West Bank annexation would be seen as a “declaration of war.” Palestinian Hamas supporters take part in a protest against Israel’s plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, in … Read More
A leaked report produced by analysts at Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence urges the government to annex occupied territories in the West Bank as soon as possible, in case Donald Trump loses the upcoming United States presidential elections in November. The … Read More
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Berlin, June 2, 2020 Credit: FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Wednesday will land in Israel ahead of his expected meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi. The visit’s official capacity … Read More
An Israeli unity government, a weak Europe, and very strong ties with the United States means that Israel has options open to it now that it may not have again in the foreseeable future, but time is running short. Secretary … Read More
It turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that. Without much fanfare or notice, the first known commercial aircraft from the … Read More
Faced with the threat of illegal annexation, the Palestinian Authority is signaling that it is running out of options. An Israeli activist holds a banner during a protest against the US peace plan for the Middle East, in front of … Read More
King Abdullah II of Jordan said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank “will lead to a massive conflict with Jordan.” Why it matters: This is the harshest statement by … Read More
Poll finds a slight majority of Israeli Jews back advancing sovereignty in parts of West Bank, though even many supporters are doubtful government will actually go ahead with it soon. An Israeli flag is seen in the E1 area of … Read More
Envoys from UK, France, Germany, other states say move would violate international law, harm regional stability, Israel’s international standing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points at a map of the Jordan Valley as he gives a statement, promising to extend Israeli … Read More
Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a coalition to tackle the coronavirus crisis – EPA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Benny Gantz, have signed an agreement to form an emergency unity government. The deal will … Read More