Monthly Archives: April 2023

Israel judicial crisis: Huge Jerusalem protest urges Netanyahu to continue reforms

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-judicial-crisis-huge-protest-urges-netanyahu-continue-reforms?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

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Palestinian teen shot dead by IDF troops during clashes in West Bank

https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-said-shot-dead-by-idf-troops-during-clashes-in-west-bank/ Interesting positioning of the story from this source.

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Israeli/ Palestinian Land Disputes Result in Environmental Crisis

 https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-quarrel-in-israel-occupied-west-bank-where-to-dump-the-trash-1752f1f9?mod=Searchresults_pos2&page=1 Environmental problems arise as disputes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers over rights to official landfills have left the Palestinians having to discard their trash in harmful ways. Roadways in the Palestinian territory are full of litter and residents often burn … Continue reading →

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Saudi Officials and Hamas Leaders Aim to Reestablish Ties

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-officials-hamas-leaders-set-to-meet-to-discuss-re-establishing-ties-17f6e8ce?mod=Searchresults_pos4&page=1 This article discusses how senior Saudi officials were planning to meet with leaders of the Palestinian militant and political group Hamas on Sunday to discuss renewing diplomatic ties which have been cool since 2007, part of a diplomacy spree … Continue reading →

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Renewed threats towards Israel from Iran

https://apnews.com/article/iran-army-day-parade-israel-us-80d2369ef953ab21129579eb3233a2b3 During Iran’s Army Day parade, Iran threatened to destroy Haifa and Tel Aviv at the slightest action against Iran from Israel. Notably, Iran’s president, Raisi, did not make any criticisms towards Saudi Arabia.

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Israeli Cabinet ministers lead thousands in pro-settlement march and rally in West Bank

Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven cabinet ministers marched Monday, April 10th to an evacuated West Bank settlement. This was in signal to the right wing government’s determination to accelerate settlement building despite international opposition previously. This after … Continue reading →

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China ready to broker Israel-Palestine peace talks, says foreign minister

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/18/china-ready-to-broker-israel-palestine-peace-talks-says-foreign-minister

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Netanyahu reverses firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

In this article published by AP News, it is reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu reversed his previous decision to fire Defense Minster Gallant. Gallant was “fired” over his comments disapproving of Netanyahu’s attempt to overhaul the judicial system. I put … Continue reading →

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Israel strikes militant training sites in Gaza after rocket launches

GAZA, April 5 (Reuters) – Israeli planes struck Gaza early on Wednesday, following rocket fire from the enclave toward Israel after Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound overnight. Hamas Radio said the Israeli strikes hit two training camps, one … Continue reading →

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Man shot by Israeli Police Outside Temple Mount

Israeli police shot and killed Mohammed Elasibi, a 26 year old man from Hura, outside the Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Police reports state that Elasibi attempted to grab the gun of one of the officers, so the officers “neutralized him … Continue reading →

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