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Palestinian journalist loses an eye after being hit by Israeli rubber bullet at West Bank land seizure protest (GRAPHIC)

Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019By Editor

A Palestinian journalist lost his eye after being hit by an Israeli rubber-coated bullet. Moath Amarneh was mutilated despite wearing a ‘Press’ vest while covering a protest in the West Bank’s Hebron governorate. … Read More >Palestinian journalist loses an eye after being hit by Israeli rubber bullet at West Bank land seizure protest (GRAPHIC)

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UN Mideast mediator in Cairo after Israel-Gaza escalation

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

Egyptian officials say UN Mideast envoy has arrived in Cairo after the worst escalation between Israel and Gaza militants in recent months. Nickolay Mladenov landed on Wednesday from Tel Aviv and is scheduled to meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, AP reported. … Read More >UN Mideast mediator in Cairo after Israel-Gaza escalation

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Multiple casualties in blast near Lebanese embassy as Syrian air defenses engage ‘hostile targets’ in Damascus skies (PHOTOS)

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

At least two people have been killed and six other wounded after a blast rocked the Mazzeh district of Damascus just as the military’s air defense engaged a “hostile target” over the nearby suburb of Daraya, SANA reports. … Read More >Multiple casualties in blast near Lebanese embassy as Syrian air defenses engage ‘hostile targets’ in Damascus skies (PHOTOS)

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A Farewell to Lands: Israeli Farmers Suffer a Blow as Parcels of Land Set to Move to Jordan

Posted on November 9, 2019November 9, 2019By Editor

Israel will need to bid a farewell to two parcels of agricultural land on Sunday after Jordanians terminated their lease and claimed the territory back. For Israeli farmers it is an economic blow, but for the general Israeli public it is much more than that. … Read More >A Farewell to Lands: Israeli Farmers Suffer a Blow as Parcels of Land Set to Move to Jordan

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US and Israel were lone votes against UN resolutions opposing space arms race, nuclear Middle East, Cuba embargo

Posted on November 8, 2019January 14, 2020By Editor

The United States and Israel were the only countries that voted against UN General Assembly draft resolutions calling for a nuclear weapons-free Middle East, measures to stop an arms race in outer space, and an end to the blockade of Cuba. … Read More >US and Israel were lone votes against UN resolutions opposing space arms race, nuclear Middle East, Cuba embargo

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Washington and Israel’s Territorial Ambitions

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

As the 2020 US election campaign picks up steam, the Trump administration has gone above and beyond to attract the attention of its most loyal supporters in a bid to obtain their backing. … Read More >Washington and Israel’s Territorial Ambitions

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Flashes light up night sky as rockets from Gaza are intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system (VIDEO)

Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019By Editor

More than seven rockets have been launched into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, the IDF stated, adding that all projectiles have been intercepted. Israel already responded by shelling a Hamas post. … Read More >Flashes light up night sky as rockets from Gaza are intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system (VIDEO)

‘Defend International Law’ Petition Demands Norway Impose Sanctions on Israel

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019By Editor

Dozens of Norway’s leading lawyers believe that Israel violates international law and doesn’t deserve the preferential treatment it currently enjoys. … Read More >‘Defend International Law’ Petition Demands Norway Impose Sanctions on Israel

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Israeli govt approves over 2,300 settler homes – watchdog

Posted on October 31, 2019September 28, 2024By Editor

Israel has approved the construction of 2,342 settler homes in the occupied West Bank, settlement watchdog Peace Now said Thursday. … Read More >Israeli govt approves over 2,300 settler homes – watchdog

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$160mn spent & 5 years in making: Netanyahu’s Air Force One malfunctions AHEAD of test flight

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Israel’s first-ever Air Force One has suffered a brake malfunction ahead of its first test flight. The ambitious project, conceived by PM Benjamin Netanyahu five years ago, has repeatedly drew criticism over its staggering cost. … Read More >$160mn spent & 5 years in making: Netanyahu’s Air Force One malfunctions AHEAD of test flight

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