Telephone service begins between UAE and Israel as ties open
Telephone service between the United Arab Emirates and Israel has begun as the two countries opened diplomatic ties By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press August 16, 2020, 4:40 PM 4 min…
Family told no footage of shooting of autistic Palestinian
The lawyer for the family of an autistic Palestinian man who was killed by Israeli police says they have been informed by investigators that a security camera at the site…
Islamic Jihad announces cease-fire to end Israel fighting
JERUSALEM — The Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip announced a unilateral cease-fire on Monday, calling for a halt after two days of intense fighting with Israel, just…
Rep. Rashida Tlaib approved to visit Israel as ‘humanitarian,’ must follow restrictions
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., will not travel to Israel after all, she announced Friday on Twitter and in a statement, rejecting an earlier approval by the government that would have…
Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Palestinian medics said at least 14 people were…
White House unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan
The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a $50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine to power its much-anticipated but still unreleased “deal of the…
Eurovision scolds Madonna for Palestinian flag display
Eurovision Song Contest organizers said on Sunday they were taken aback by the display of a Palestinian flag during Madonna’s guest appearance, which defied contest rules. While Madonna performed her…
Palestinian protest icon Tamimi released from Israeli prison
Palestinian protest icon Ahed Tamimi returned home to a hero’s welcome in her West Bank village on Sunday after Israel released the 17-year-old from prison at the end of her…
First women’s yoga training center opens doors in Gaza
GAZA (Reuters) – A small group of Palestinian women in Gaza are stretching their limbs with yoga to help them teach others to cope with the stresses and traumas of…