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64% of Palestinians opposed to Abraham Accords, majority say 2020 pact made Israel more aggressive

The majority of Palestinians are opposed to the Abraham Accords, the agreements that normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and some Arab nations in 2020, and that just over a half believe it made Israel more aggressive, a new…

As the level of violence escalates, Palestinian killed in the West Bank by Israeli soldier

An Israeli soldier killed a Palestinian man in the West Bank, and earlier a medical student was killed by a policeman at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound. The victim was identified as Mohammad Ra'ed Baradiyah, 24, who was shot while in his car…

Israeli wounded in West Bank shooting

On Sunday, a 30-year-old man was injured when the vehicle he was travelling in was fired upon in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to Israel's ambulance and rescue service. The Israeli military stated that a "shooting…

Despite Exports Limitation ‘Ras al-Abed’ Industry Continues in Gaza

The inherited profession of making Cream Chocolate Buns 'Ras al-Abed' has been maintained in Gaza, despite the great difficulties resulted by the siege imposed on the Strip, which makes it difficult to export their products abroad, and the…

Israel approves first new settler homes since suspending annexation

Israel approved more than 1,300 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday in the first such go-ahead since it suspended annexation plans in the territory. A statement from Beit El settlement said 350 new housing units would…

UK FM to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders to press for dialogue

British foreign minister Dominic Raab will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week to press for renewed dialogue between their governments to pursue a negotiated two-state solution.…

U.S. won’t approve Israeli annexations for ‘some time’, Kushner says

The United States will not consent to Israeli annexations in the occupied West Bank for “some time,” preferring to focus on the Israel-UAE normalization deal and wider regional peacemaking, senior White House adviser Jared Kushner said on…

Turkey may suspend ties with UAE over Israel deal, Erdogan says

Turkey is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and withdrawing its ambassador over the Gulf state’s accord to normalise ties with Israel, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. “The move against…

Oman backs UAE decision to normalise ties with Israel

On Friday, Oman said it supported the United Arab Emirates’ decision to normalise ties with Israel, saying it hoped the accord would contribute to a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. The statement by a foreign…

Turkey: History will not forgive UAE for Israel deal

Turkey said on Friday that history will not forget and never forgive the “hypocritical behaviour” of the United Arab Emirates in agreeing a deal with Israel to normalise relations. “History and the conscience of the region’s peoples will…

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