By Middle East Affairs In the early hours of Wednesday, Israel struck 25 Hamas targets in Gaza as retribution for Hamas rockets and mortar shells fired into Israel. Residents in Gaza said that two Hamas members were injured, no injuries were reported in Israel, despite it being one of the most intense
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Trump now considering changes for the U.S Consulate in Jerusalem
By Middle East Affairs Five U.S. officials have said that President Trump is considering allowing David Friedman, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel to have more authority over political matters in Palestine, this would surely further deteriorate U.S and Palestine's relations, as well as hopes of an independent state. President Trump has abandoned
Human Rights Watch report shows Israeli banks funding illegal settlements in Palestinian land
By Middle East Affairs Seven banks in Israel are funding and supporting the unlawful expansion of settlements in the West Bank revealed a report. Human Rights Watch published a 41-page report, “Bankrolling Abuse: Israeli Banks in West Bank Settlements,” which shows the deep ties of the banking community in illegal settlements. The report has
Gaza fighters launch one of the heaviest barrages in years
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER (Reuters) - Palestinian militants fired more than 25 mortar bombs from Gaza into Israel on Tuesday, the Israeli military said, in one of the heaviest barrages in years. No casualties were reported as sirens sounding across Israeli towns and villages near the Gaza border in the morning sent residents
Netanyahu, US discuss annexing West Bank settlements
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he has been discussing legislation with the United States that would effectively annex settlements in the occupied West Bank, a spokesman said. The move would severely damage remaining prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and draw international outrage. “Regarding the issue