Palestinian schools in Jerusalem strike over Israel-imposed books Hundreds of Palestinian schools strike in protest at Israeli efforts to censor Palestinian textbooks. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2022
Erdogan, Abbas Adhere to Two-State Solution as Key for Peace in Middle East Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Tuesday their adherence to the two-state solution to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, as a basis for achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. During a joint press conference held in Ankara,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022
Palestinians accused of attacking Israeli police see case dropped Video shows two Palestinian men had been attacked by Israeli police, forcing prosecutors to drop the investigation. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2022
Israeli army kills Palestinian youth in occupied East Jerusalem Mohammad Ibrahim Shham, 21, was shot at his home in Kufr Aqab. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2022
Israel Demolishes Palestinian Home in East Jerusalem's Silwan Israeli forces on Wednesday tore down a Palestinian house in Silwan town in occupied East Jerusalem. Wafa news agency reported Hazem Abu Sneineh, the owner of the demolished house, as saying that the Israeli police and municipal crews escorted a bulldozer into the neighborhood where the heavy machinery tore down… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
Jordan’s King Says No Regional Security Without Independent Palestinian State Jordan’s King Abdullah II stressed on Saturday that there can be no security, stability, nor prosperity in the region without a solution guaranteeing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side-by-side with Israel in peace and security. In remarks… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022
Joe Biden greeted by protests during brief visit to Palestine US president promises $300m in aid amid anger in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem at sidelining of quest for Palestinian state The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022
Biden Pledges $100 Million for Palestinian Hospitals in East Jerusalem US President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services. Biden made the pledge at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem ahead of a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022
Biden pledges $100 million for Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services. Reuters · Jul 15, 2022
Biden claims US will achieve accountability for Abu Akleh killing US President Joe Biden makes no mention of Israel as perpetrator in killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022
Conflict Over East Jerusalem Consulate Sparks Controversy with Biden’s Arrival Statements by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about serious talks to open the US Consulate in East Jerusalem sparked controversy, forcing White House Spokesman John Kirby to deny the information, saying that there was “no change in US policy regarding a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.” Kirby added that the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem. Reuters · Jul 13, 2022
White House Would Like a Consulate in East Jerusalem, Adviser Says The White House would like to see a US consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region. "Our position is that we would like a consulate in East Jerusalem. Obviously, that requires… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022
White House would like a consulate in East Jerusalem, adviser says The White House would like to see a U.S. consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region. Reuters · Jul 13, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022 Israel-Palestine US policy: What changed under Biden, what didn’t As Joe Biden visits Israel and Palestine, Al Jazeera examines how his policies compare to Donald Trump’s approach.
Axios · Jul 10, 2022 Biden to announce $100 million for Palestinian hospitals on Middle East trip Biden will visit one of the hospitals in East Jerusalem.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022 Ben & Jerry’s criticises deal that will resume sales in occupied territories Firm says it does not agree with parent company’s decision to sell off brand’s Israeli business
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022 Unilever sells off Ben & Jerry’s in Israel to avoid West Bank row Move follows ice-cream brand’s decision to stop selling in Palestinian territories as it was ‘inconsistent’ with its values
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022 GCC Calls on Int'l Community to Shoulder Responsibility towards Palestinian People Member states of the Riyadh-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility towards the Palestinian people against Israeli violations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. They urged it to exert more efforts to revive the peace process and negotiations between the Palestinian and…
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022 US cues upgrade of diplomatic mission to Palestinians East Jerusalem consulate was closed in 2019 under Trump, who moved the diplomatic mission to the US embassy in Israel.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022 UN Organization Reports Demolition of 300 Buildings in West Bank, Jerusalem in 2022 Israeli occupation forces have demolished or seized 300 buildings across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of 2022, a UN report has revealed. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) report, Israel widely uses the pretext of lack of construction permits…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Palestinians Commemorate Naksah, Asserting Right of Return The Palestinians asserted their adherence to their land and the right of return, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Six-Day War (Naksah), during which Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Sinai, and the Golan Heights. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinians are more steadfast…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Israeli Nationalists Wage Battle against Palestinian Flag It’s not a bomb or a gun or a rocket. The latest threat identified by Israel is the Palestinian flag. Recent weeks have seen a furor by nationalists over the waving of the red, white, green and black flag by Palestinians in Israel and in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Yet the…
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2022 Palestine PM says Israeli flag march ‘crossed all red lines’ Mohammed Shtayyeh describes attacks by far-rights Israelis against Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem ‘aggression’.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2022 Israel-Palestine news: Chaos as Israelis rally in East Jerusalem Tensions high in East Jerusalem where thousands of ultra-nationalist Jewish groups march chanting ‘Death to Arabs’.