Palestine
January 3, 2013
A violent riot by 500 Arabs in Jenin reportedly took the wind out of an elite IDF sail, and stopped an Israeli raid in its tracks. The report has been denied by the Israeli side.
The polonium-210 link could still surface to tie any number of suspects to a possible murder of Yasser Arafat, but as Israel comes out about other targeted assassinations of Palestinian 'operatives', the signs are not looking favorable for the Jewish state and could poison any credibility. Arafat's rich widow seems to have no qualms with inviting the investigation into her husband's remains whether it means nailing Isarelis or Palestinians in the process.
January 2, 2013
Protesters say debt relief should cover everyone, not just refugee camp residents.
December 30, 2012
Arab League Secretary General Nabil Elaraby Saturday stressed financial support for the Palestinian Authority (PA) even before political support.
Egypt gives permission for a construction convoy to enter the Gaza Strip for the first time since Hamas was elected in 2007.
December 28, 2012
The Palestinian president says he will relinquish control of the Occupied West Bank unless Israel returns to the negotiating table after their elections in January.
December 27, 2012
Palestine's budget deficit stood at 25.7 per cent of GDP in the third quater of 2012, as new economic figures are released.
December 26, 2012
The Palestinian cabinet Wednesday called on members of the United Nations Security Council and other powers to put a stop to Israel’s settlement policy, which it described as “onslaught” that aims to undermine efforts to form a Palestinian state.
Following a media blackout, the Israeli secret services finally allow details to emerge about the attempted kidnapping of Israelis by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
December 25, 2012
This was entertainment at its best as the spectacle of lights and hope kept the Palestine's Christian population and the world under the illusion that peace was upon us this Christmas.
December 24, 2012
The European Union (EU) has contributed approximately €7.4 million to the payment of the November salaries and pensions for public sector workers in the West Bank and Gaza, according to an EU press release.
December 20, 2012
As a general strike by public sector workers in Palestine enters the second day, the Palestinian Authority announced that it will borrow from local banks to cover the shortfall caused by Israel withholding tax revenues.
The UN is the latest international body to condemn Israel's plans for settlement expansion.
December 19, 2012
Public sector workers in Palestine have started a two-day general strike in response to a delay in being paid caused by Israel withholding tax revenues.
Refugees spill in to Lebanon, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, calls for their return to the West Bank.