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Israel Vows to Protect its Military from Politics

Israeli leaders vowed on Monday to keep the country's conscript military free of politics after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave far-right coalition partners increased control over security forces and settlements in the occupied West Bank. While Netanyahu's conservative Likud party retained the Defense Ministry, which runs the authority that coordinates…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

Knesset Committee To US Ambassador: Jewish Construction In The West Bank ‘should Continue’

Yuli Edelstein and Tom Nides speak about settlements, Iran and bilateral ties.

Zenger · Jan 13, 2023

Abbas allies fear new Israeli government intends to destroy Palestinian Authority

Palestinian minister says ultranationalists in coalition want to create ‘new reality in the West Bank’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

White House Rejects Any Action Jeopardizing Status Quo of Jerusalem Holy Sites

The White House on Tuesday affirmed that any unilateral action that jeopardizes the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem is unacceptable. The US position came after Tuesday’s visit of Israeli extreme-right firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque. “The US stands firmly...

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

Israel’s Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa: Why was it seen as provocative?

The far-right Israeli national security minister was warned that his move could spark violence – by Israel’s former PM.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem

Adam Ayyad, 15, was killed during an Israeli army raid on the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

OIC Strongly Condemns Far Right Israeli Minister’s Visit to Al-Aqsa Compound

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Tuesday a visit by Israeli far right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. It said the move is part of Israel’s attempts to alter the historic and legal status of the holy mosque. It slammed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Jordan Condemns in ‘Severest’ Terms Israeli Minister’s Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque

Jordan said on Tuesday it condemned in "severest" terms a visit by Israeli far right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. "Jordan condemns in the severest of terms the storming of the Aqsa mosque and violating its sanctity," said a statement by the foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Israel far-right minister enters Al-Aqsa in ‘provocation’

Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound prompts condemnations from Palestinians and several Arab countries.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Israeli Army Warns of West Bank Security Flare-up

The Israeli army’s leadership has once again warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of the seriousness of statements made by some far-right ministers. It warned of the fallout from recently enacted laws and the procedure adopted to expand settlements and convert the outposts into permanent settlements. It said the already…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022