The US might finally unveil deal of the century, in the run-up to Israel’s...
Jonathan Cook
The National / January 19, 2020
More than any of his recent predecessors, Mr Trump has shown a repeated willingness to meddle in Israeli elections to the benefit of Mr Netanyahu.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs all the help he can muster before voters head to the ballot box...
UN calls for lifting Israel siege on Gaza
Middle East Monitor / January 22, 2020
The United Nations on Monday called on Israel to lift its crippling siege of the Gaza Strip adding that support for Palestinians must continue until a solution is reached for the crisis, Anadolu reported.
In a press conference held in the UN headquarters, spokesperson for the...
Blue and White’s Ya’alon: under Gantz, Jordan Valley will be Israel’s forever
Middle East Monitor / January 21, 2020
A senior Blue and White politician has affirmed leader Benny Gantz’s commitment to the annexation of the Jordan Valley region of the occupied West Bank, reported The Jerusalem Post.
Speaking in an interview with the paper on Monday, Moshe Ya’alon, former defence minister and Blue...
EU reiterates rejection of Israel’s actions in Jerusalem
Middle East Monitor / January 21, 2020
Spokesman of the European Union (EU) in Palestine, Shadi Othman, on Monday reiterated the EU’s rejection of Israeli actions in the occupied Palestinian territories, mainly in Jerusalem, Quds Press reported.
Speaking to Palestine Voice radio, Othman called on the Israeli occupation to stop its violations and to respect...
PA to carry out projects worth $100m in Gaza
Middle East Monitor / January 21, 2020
Palestinian Authority (PA) announced on Monday that it will carry out projects worth $100 million in the occupied Gaza Strip, noting the funds pledged by the World Bank.
The PA prime minister, Mohammed Shtayyeh, announced on Facebook that his ministerial council has approved the package for 2020 development projects...
Israel issues 18 demolition orders for Palestine homes in Al-Khalil (Hebron)
Middle East Monitor / January 21, 2020
Israeli occupation authorities have issued 18 demolition orders for Palestinian homes and facilities in the Masafer Yatta neighbourhood of Umm Al-Khair, in the south of Hebron.
According to IMEMC News, coordinator of the Protection and Steadfastness Committee, Fuad Al-Amouri, stated that the targeted homes and facilities are...
War crimes advocate advises Israeli spy firm
Tamara Nassar
The Electronic Intifada / January 20, 2020
Amnesty International is calling on Israel to bar a cyber warfare company from selling its technology internationally.
A court in Tel Aviv heard the case against NSO Group on Thursday, which is being brought by dozens of members and supporters of Amnesty’s Israel branch.
Amnesty International...
Netanyahu calls to impose sanctions against International Criminal Court
Noa Landau
Haaretz / January 21, 2020
In interview with leading Christian television network, Israeli prime minister says ICC is launching 'full frontal attack' on democracies and the Jewish people's right to live in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview on a Christian television network that the International Criminal...
UN calls for strengthening of international support to the occupied Palestinian territory
Jerusalem – January 20, 2020
Following a six-day visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Ursula Mueller, called on the international community to ensure continued commitment and consistent and sustained funding to help alleviate the...
Italy’s far-right leader Salvini makes pro-Israel pledge in election bid
Middle East Monitor / January 20, 2020
One of Europe’s most prominent far-right politicians has pledged to make radical changes in support for Israel if he is elected as the next Prime Minister of Italy. In an interview with Israel Hayom, the frontrunner for Italy’s top job, Matteo Salvini, pledged to recognise...