Tag: West Bank
Can Israel smoke the peace pipe with Mustafa Barghouti?
The way the USA used its veto in the Security Council this week is a reminder that Israel still has loyal patrons. Britain abstained from that vote. This bought more time for Israel to continue its forceful military campaign against Hamas. Opening up future possibilities for Dr Mustafa Barghouti.
Israeli police clash with worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque
Witnesses said Israeli tanks also shelled Hamas positions along the border fence in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Israel strikes Hamas sites to retaliate rocket fire attack
Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned that Hamas was walking a thin line, and should rocket fire continue there are many military options.
Israel evicts Palestinian villagers for army exercise
ISRAELI soldiers evicted several hundred Bedouins from a village in the occupied West Bank on Monday after the army declared the area alive-fire training zone.
Israel OKs barrier in Palestinian Christian area
A lawyer for a convent in a Palestinian Christian town near Bethlehem says she will appeal an Israeli court ruling allowing construction of a segment of Israel’s separation barrier through properties owned by the Vatican and Palestinian residents.