A rape case involving a 7-year-old ultra-Orthodox girl and a video of Arabs and Jews celebrating at a wedding have torn two West Bank villages apart.
Tag: West Bank
In Bahrain, U.S. Tries to Promote Mideast Peace Through Prosperity
A conference organized by the White House was meant to show the economic benefits of its peace plan to Palestinians and Israelis. But major players were absent.
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Has Right to Annex Parts of West Bank
Ambassador David M. Friedman opened the door to American acceptance of Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank, a move that would violate international law.
New Palestinian Premier Warns of a ‘Very Hot Summer’
The Palestinian Authority could collapse if a financial standoff with Israel is not resolved, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh says in an interview.
Palestinian Business Leaders Reject Trump’s Economic Overture
The Trump administration is organizing a conference to show Palestinian business leaders the economic benefits of its Mideast peace plan. The Palestinians are saying no thanks.
For Palestinian Families, ‘No Light at the End of the Tunnel’
The re-election of Benjamin Netanyahu, shortly after he vowed to apply Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, was the latest blow to Palestinian aspirations for a state.
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Parties Embrace Technology and Emerge Stronger
The rabbis’ instructions ruled the day in the country’s recent parliamentary elections. Now, the politicians are preparing for a clash over state and religion.
Airbnb Reverses Policy Banning Listings in Israeli Settlements in West Bank
Last year, the company said it would remove about 200 listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Now, it’s changing course.
After Tight Race, Netanyahu Appears Poised to Form Israel’s Next Government
With most of the votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked much likelier than his chief rival, Benny Gantz, to be able to form a governing coalition.
As Israel Holds a Pivotal Election, Voters Tell Us What Matters Most to Them
Many see Tuesday’s election as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been prime minister for the last decade and is facing likely indictment for fraud.