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Netanyahu’s Latest Remarks Should Prompt a Paradigm Shift

Ramzy Baroud / Middle East Monitor Jul 5, 2023 There can be no doubt that Israel has zero interest in a just and peaceful settlement to its military occupation of Palestine. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Palestinian Authority Cuts All Ties With U.S. Over Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 2, 2020 The Trump proposal effectively allows Israel carte blanche to continue the occupation and theft of Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thousands Mark Christmas in West Bank Town of Bethlehem

MOHAMMAD DARAGHMEH & PATTY NIEBERG / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The celebrations capped the most successful year in history for Palestinian tourism, according to Tourism Minister Rula Maayah. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Unveils Palestinian Economic Plan

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jun 22, 2019 The $50 billion investment proposal is the economic engine to power its still unreleased "deal of the century" Middle East peace plan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

King Salman Urges World Effort to Thwart Iran

AYA BATRAWY / The Associated Press May 30, 2019 Saudi Arabia hastily calls for meetings in response to the spike in tensions with its key rival, Iran. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fighting Intensifies Between Israel, Palestinians; Death Toll Rises on Both Sides

JOSEF FEDERMAN and FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press May 5, 2019 At least 30 rockets strike urban areas of Israel, which pounds Gaza with 250 airstrikes and masses forces at the Gaza front. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Palestinian Leader Controls Fate of U.S. Plan in Region

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 President Mahmoud Abbas has given himself virtual veto power over any American initiative in the Gaza Strip. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israeli Troops Kill Seven Gazans at Border

FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press Sep 28, 2018 The shootings occur as thousands of Palestinians gather along the frontier in response to calls by Hamas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

At U.N., Trump Backs Separate States for Israel, Palestine

Matthew Lee / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2018 During a conference with reporters, the president says that finding peace is "more difficult because it's a real estate deal." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kushner: Mideast Peace Plan Due Soon, With or Without Abbas

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jun 24, 2018 In an interview with an Arabic-language newspaper, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser appeals directly to the Palestinians and criticizes their leader. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

55 Die in Gaza Protests as Israel Fetes U.S. Embassy Move

FARES AKRAM and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 14, 2018 In a jarring contrast, Israeli forces attack Palestinians at the Gaza border, while a few miles away Israel and the U.S. celebrate the new embassy in contested Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israel Boosts Border Force Ahead of U.S. Embassy Opening

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 13, 2018 Combat battalions, special units, intelligence forces and snipers are sent to the Gaza border, where Palestinians plan a mass protest Monday against the embassy move to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )