The finance minister’s office signaled that the decision, which could worsen the Palestinians’ dire economic crisis, was a response to Spain, Norway and Ireland recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Author: Aaron Boxerman
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.
Hamas’s announcement adds to the uncertainty of the cease-fire talks.
The terms Hamas had agreed to were not immediately clear, but a senior Israeli official quickly said that the terms were not those that Israel had agreed to.
Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Its Mediator Role as Israel-Hamas Talks Stall
U.S. and Israeli officials have urged the Gulf state to exert more pressure on the Palestinian armed group to reach a deal.
UN Report Describes Abuse and Dire Conditions in Israeli Detention
Some Palestinians recounted being beaten with metal bars or the butts of guns, according to the report. Israeli officials have said that the rights of detainees are respected.
Israeli Settlers Kill Two Palestinian Men in the West Bank, Officials Say
The Israeli military said the men were killed during a “violent exchange” that followed a report of a Palestinian attacking an Israeli shepherd.
Israeli Teen’s Death Ignites More Violence in West Bank
Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians were wounded during clashes at several locations across the West Bank on Saturday after a missing teenage boy was found dead.
Iran’s Retaliation Likely to Be Limited, but Errors Could Lead to War, Experts Say
After Israel killed several top Iranian commanders, Iran wants to respond without provoking further escalation, military analysts say, but there is a dangerous risk of miscalculation.
Israel Says It Recovered Body of Elad Katzir, an Oct. 7 Hostage
Elad Katzir lived near the border with the Gaza Strip. His sister said Israel’s government should have done more to get him back alive.
What We Know About Palestinians Detained in Israel
Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges.