President Emmanuel Macron of France also pushed back against accusations by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he had not done enough to protect French Jews from antisemitic attacks.
Tag: West Bank
E1 Settlement in West Bank Tied to Greater Israel Goal
Israel’s approval of a settlement project delayed for decades shows how far Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone in dashing Palestinian aspirations.
Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State
The long-stalled project near Jerusalem, known as E1, further fragments West Bank lands envisioned as part of a Palestinian state, advancing a goal of Israeli hard-liners.
With Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry
Israel approved new settlements in the occupied West Bank, while its troops have reached the outskirts of Gaza City. The developments raise questions about the viability of a cease-fire proposal.
Israeli Settlers Unleash Record High Attacks in West Bank
Extremists are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the U.N. began keeping records.
Zakaria Zubeidi, Palestinian Militia and Theater Leader, Speaks After Release From Prison
Zakaria Zubeidi inspired Palestinians and horrified Israelis. Freed from jail during a recent truce, he questions what his many lives have achieved.
What to Know About Al Jazeera, the Broadcaster Israel Accuses of Supporting Hamas
Al Jazeera, five of whose reporters the broadcaster said were killed by an Israeli strike, has angered governments across the region that claim it gives voice to terrorists. The outlet denies that.
How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried To Halt the War in Gaza
Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.
How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza
Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.
Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away
Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased.