The president, joined by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, will announce the plan at the White House on Tuesday.
Tag: West Bank
Breaking Ranks, a Rival Takes on Israel’s Netanyahu From Within
With Israel’s prime minister under indictment, Gideon Saar is challenging him for the Likud party leadership. His chances may be slim, but he has cracked Likud’s united front.
Hague Prosecutor Ready to Investigate Israel, if Assured of Jurisdiction
Palestinians welcomed the announcement, while Israeli officials erupted in anger.
On West Bank, No One Rests Easy, No Matter What U.S. Says About Settlements
Palestinian and Israeli residents of the West Bank say the new American stance, that Israeli settlement is legal, does nothing to change their fundamental insecurity.
Are West Bank Settlements Illegal? Who Decides?
The United States declared that Israeli settlements on the West Bank are “not inconsistent with” international law, despite decisions by world bodies like the International Court of Justice.
In Shift, U.S. Says Israeli Settlements in West Bank Do Not Violate International Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the reversal of decades of American policy that may doom any peace efforts.
Jordan-Israel Ties Strained by Detentions
Israel is holding two Jordanian citizens without charges on vague security grounds; Jordan has detained an Israeli and recalled its ambassador for consultations.
Cable Cars Over Jerusalem? Some See ‘Disneyfication’ of Holy City
The architecture of occupation: A planned cable-car network to Jewish holy sites bypasses Palestinians and furthers Israel’s claims over East Jerusalem.
Israeli Voters May Like Netanyahu’s Promises, but Don’t Necessarily Believe Them
Rocket fire from Gaza that drove the prime minister off the stage at a campaign event reminded Israelis of his past broken campaign promises.
In a Jordan Valley Village, Palestinians Are Left in the Dark
In the West Bank village of Fasayil, near the border with Jordan, residents said Israel should fix the electricity before talking about annexation.