Netanyahu ‘confident’ Trump will allow West Bank annexation in two months
Middle East Monitor / April 26, 2020
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence on Sunday that Washington would give Israel the nod within two months to move ahead with de facto annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, Reuters reports.
Palestinians have expressed outrage at Israel’s plans to cement its hold further...
Coronavirus: Gaza copes efficiently despite severe resources shortage
Motasem A Daloul
Middle East Monitor / April 24, 2020
As of 23 April, the number of coronavirus cases around the world has reached 2,699,462 and the number of deaths has peaked at 188,930. The numbers are still multiplying in many countries, posing grave challenges ahead of many countries, including the...
Palestinian appeals Dutch war crimes immunity for Benny Gantz
Ali Abunimah
The Electronic Intifada / April 24, 2020
Benny Gantz will soon be sworn in as Israel’s deputy prime minister in a coalition deal with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
If the deal proceeds as planned, Gantz will take over as prime minister in 18 months.
In the meantime, Gantz will continue to face efforts to...
Israeli settlers exploit coronavirus to take over West Bank land with military backing: Violent...
B’Tselem / April 23, 2020
Since the start of the corona crisis, Israeli settlers have ramped up attacks against Palestinians throughout the West Bank, with full state backing. The attacks have increased despite the movement restrictions, lockdowns and social distancing measures introduced to battle the pandemic. During the first three weeks of...
The coronavirus crisis has revived relations between the PA and Israel
Adnan Abu Amer
Middle East Monitor / April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 The spread of coronavirus in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in the West Bank, has resulted in increased Israeli coordination with the Palestinian Authority in order to tackle the pandemic. There has been intensive work around the clock,...
