Israel’s major incursion into Jenin, which has involved airstrikes, entered a second day. Thousands of residents in the area have fled their homes.
Tag: Palestinian Authority
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Why Israel Is Pushing to Expand West Bank Settlements
The right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken steps to increase the number of homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting international condemnation.
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Israeli-Palestinian Violence Is Spiraling in the Occupied West Bank
The Palestinian Authority is absent from the hotbeds of militancy while Israeli forces have failed to prevent violent reprisal attacks by Jewish extremists.
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China, Hosting Mahmoud Abbas, Pushes Mediator Role With Israel
In meeting with the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, Xi Jinping is pushing Beijing as an alternative to the U.S. for diplomatic leadership.
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In West Bank, New Armed Groups Emerge, and Dormant Ones Stir
The small but influential Lions’ Den network has attracted young Palestinians disappointed by their leaders and angry at Israeli violence. Veteran fighters are restless, too.