Author Archives: jthomp23

 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 →

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 →

https://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-netanyahu-faces-mounting-pressure-as-judicial-overhaul-barrels-ahead-a2acac55 The decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant came one day after the minister called for delaying the judicial overhaul, saying it has sparked division within the military that is turning into a national security threat. He said the … Continue reading →