Monthly Archives: January 2017

Israel approves permits for settler homes

Local Israeli council has just approved a building plan for 566 settler homes in East Jerusalem, just days after the Trump Inauguration. Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are considered illegal under international law. Palestinian leaders have called on … Continue reading →

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Palestinian Authority should downgrade ties with the US

One of the prime candidates to succeed as the next President of the Palestinian Authority, Kidwa, states that if the United States continue with its plan to move the Embassy to Jerusalem, then the PA would be forced to end … Continue reading →

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New water resources for Gaza

Currently, Gaza is highly reliant on Israel and international aid for much of its basic utilities and resources, such as drinking water. This article details the opening of a new desalination plant opening in Gaza, via EU funding. This increases … Continue reading →

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Israel Approves “Formalization” Bill

A recent Bill has been unanimously approved by Israel’s cabinet.  A basic overview of the Bill is that it will give permission to the Israeli Government to occupy all Palestinian settlements on the West Bank. The Palestinians whom own the … Continue reading →

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UN Resolution on the Israeli settlements

Israeli government is hoping that Trump administration will take a different stance towards the UN on the resolution that halted the Israeli settlements in the Palestine area.  The Israeli government think that this encourages the Palestinians to commit terror acts … Continue reading →

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Israel and Palestinian Relations Under Trump Era

With the inauguration of Donald Trump just two days away, the U.S. will soon be stepping away as arbitrator of Arab/Israeli conflict.  Trump has centered himself around a pro-Israeli agenda.  His advisers openly support Israel pursuing their expansionist agenda and eliminating … Continue reading →

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