Close to half of Israelis back annexation, less than a third think it’ll happen

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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

Palestinian President says Jewish behavior caused the Holocaust, sparking condemnation

posted in: Middle East, News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting of the Palestinian National Council in Ramallah on Monday. (Majdi Mohammed/AP) In a speech broadcast live on Palestinian TV on Monday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered what he called a “history … Read More

Netanyahu blasts Abbas over ‘anti-Semitic’ speech blaming Jews for Holocaust

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Photo-montage de portraits du Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu (d) et du président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas AFP Friedman, Greenblatt join slew of Israeli officials condemning Abbas’ remarks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a chorus of Israeli and American condemnations … Read More