Palestine
April 3, 2013
Israel launches air attack on Gaza for the first time since last November's 8 day war
April 2, 2013
After promising to step down at the end of his third term, the exiled leader of Hamas is set to stay as head of the Gazan group according to sources speaking to Ma'an News.
April 1, 2013
Leaders of Palestinian movement Hamas are meeting in Cairo on Monday to elect a new political office chief, with Prime Minister of the Palestinian government in Gaza Ismael Haniya expected to win.
GDP in Palestine grew by 5.9 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011, new statistics reveal.
March 31, 2013
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas sign an agreement confirming their “common goal to defending” Jerusalem and its sacred sites against attempts to Judaise the Holy City.
Pope Francis addressed a 250,000 strong crowd in St. Peter's Square at his inaugural Easter Sunday address.
Palestine denounced a move by Israel to allow settlers to enter the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem as scuffles broke out, leading to the arrest of Palestinians.
March 27, 2013
As part of deal to restore relations with Turkey, Israel will be paying millions of dollars according to official sources.
Qatar on Tuesday called for the setting up of a $1 billion fund to help Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem.
Israel is to resume the transfer of tariffs and tax monies it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, which were frozen last year as punishment for the UN bid.
March 24, 2013
Israel dismantles a Palestinian tent camp set up by activists protesting against Israel's plans to build a large settlement near East Jerusalem.
Following the rocket attack on Israel's southern city, the zone is radically reduced.
March 23, 2013
With the U.S. president on his first tour of the region since taking office, hopes are high but expectations are low.
Away from the grand concert halls, one former refugee has gone back home with his musical talent in hand.
March 22, 2013
While meeting President Abbas, Barack Obama says he is committed to peace but acknowledged the problems of talks with Israel's current policies.