Will Japan be the New Broker of Peace in the Middle East?
“Japan’s move to recognize Palestinian statehood is in line with its regional neighbors, most of whom also recognize Palestinian statehood. However, we could also understand it as an attempt to break free from the US’ domination of the peace process,” added Dr Hawari.
Fatah official booted from Palestinian mourning tent
A senior member of Fatah, the party ruling the occupied West Bank, has been expelled from the mourning tent for a Palestinian slain by Israeli forces.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh blacklisted as ‘terrorist’ by US
State Department says Haniyeh has been ‘involved in terrorist attacks’ on Israeli citizens and is a ‘proponent of armed struggle… against civilians’
Israeli President Rivlin visits Greece amid criticism
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and President Prokopis Pavlopoulos of Greece in the capital, Athens, on Monday, amid criticism from left-wing groups and others.
What is in store for the Palestinian Authority?
As the Palestinian Authority (PA) fights to save its role as a legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, experts say its days are numbered, now that the Oslo Accords have proved to be a “total failure”.
What is next for Palestine?
US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital came as no surprise to most Palestinians, for, after all the US’ political backing and military funding of Israel is older than the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
The Emerging Unholy Alliance Threatening Palestine’s Future
“While the present Saudi leadership and its allied Gulf states are clearly keen to formalize their relations with Israel, it is Israel that is driving this ‘deal/ultimatum.’ Between the Trump administration and Gulf fears of Iran, Israel sees the perfect opportunity to ‘legalize’ its occupation,” Al-Shabaka’s Nadia Hijab tells Al Bawaba.
Why is Trump Targeting Palestinian Refugees?
Netanyahu Changes His Tune on Defunding the Palestinians
Why Trump’s threat to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority and the U.N. agency for Palestine refugees has Israel scrambling.
