The sequence of events, which began with an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp on Thursday morning, followed by two shooting attacks in Jerusalem over the weekend, demonstrate that this is not a usual “one-off occurrence,” but rather an escalation which could spiral in several directions. In Israel, events are judged based on the […]
Read MorePalestinian Authority says it will end co-ordination with Israel
The Palestinian Authority said Thursday it would cease co-ordinating with Israel on security after nine Palestinians were killed during a battle between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. Early Friday the Israeli military launched airstrikes on Gaza in response to militant rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave, […]
Read MoreAnalysis | From Violence to Collapse: Palestinian Authority Faces Critical Weeks
Israel is without a doubt the stronger side when comparing its forces with those of the Palestinians. But the events in the coming weeks in the territories, which appear increasingly critical in the light of the November 1 Knesset election, will be largely influenced by what happens among the Palestinians themselves.
Read MorePalestinian Authority: We haven’t lost control; Israel caused escalation
Palestinian officials on Sunday dismissed claims by Israeli security sources that the Palestinian Authority has lost control of areas in the northern West Bank, especially in Jenin and Nablus, and warned of more violence and bloodshed due to Israel’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Read More‘Fifty Holocausts’ remarks spark fury in Germany, Israel
Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced disgust on Wednesday at remarks by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that the German leader said diminished the importance of the Holocaust, while Israel accused Abbas of telling a “monstrous lie”.
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