Israel-critical capitals force von der Leyen showdown over illegal settlements

103 nails on the map: How Israel's government is burying the two-state solution

During its term, Israel's government has approved the establishment and legalization of dozens of strategically placed settlements across the West Bank. The goal: to create irreversible facts on the ground that could make any future political settlement nearly impossible. Even if a future coalition tries to reverse course, experts say, it will be extremely difficult to do so

The untold truth about Israel and the ‘West Bank’

A familiar charge runs through most of the commentary on this conflict in the Middle East: that Israel’s presence in the “West Bank,” settlers and all, is a central obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. Even those who stop short of calling it the only obstacle treat it as one of the larger ones. The []

The 'Settlement Revolution' begins: Israel to expand possession in Negev and Galilee

ALBAWABA - Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that his government has begun what he called a settlement revolution, emphasizing that this policy is not limited to the West Bank but also includes future expansion plans in the Negev and Galilee regions within Israel...

Hamas: Israeli Enemy Establishing Settlement Outposts

Hamas: Israeli Enemy Establishing Settlement Outposts

Jeffrey Sachs: The Greater Israel Project is Collapsing

For further reading, the interview references the article “Stop ‘Greater Israel’ to Make Peace”: In which Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares argue that the ideology of “Greater Israel” has become the driving force behind decades of conflict across the Middle East, describing it as an expansionist doctrine that continues to fuel war rather than security. []

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

Israel’s Eighth Front: Winning the War of Legitimacy

Israel’s greatest strategic challenge after its military successes is the battle over legitimacy and narratives. The post Israel’s Eighth Front: Winning the War of Legitimacy appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

Israeli occupation operations, Zionist settler assaults escalate across West Bank amid raids, arrests

WEST BANK, June 30 (YPA) – Israeli occupation forces and Zionist settlers escalated military operations across several governorates in the northern and southern West Bank on Tuesday, conducting a series of coordinated incursions, assaults, and arrests. In the southern governorate of Hebron, Israeli occupation forces executed a sweeping incursion into the town of Yatta, raiding []

Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement following breakthrough in talks

A framework for a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Lebanon and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the IDF will hand over some occupied territory to Lebanon as part of the deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised the negotiations, hailing them as a breakthrough. “It will take a lot of work and some time to get back to that point, but we believe today is the first step in that journey,” he said. “And the first step is sometimes the hardest step, but it’s the one we’re taking together today.”

Exploring the story behind Jerusalem's Western Wall

Exploring the story behind Jerusalem's Western Wall

Israeli bill on West Bank archaeological sites draws Palestinian criticism

Occupied Jerusalem, June 25 (SANA) A proposed Israeli law to expand control over archaeological sites in the occupied West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials, who say it would amount to a further annexation of occupied land and facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements. Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Hani Al-Hayek said on []

Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Teenagers in West Bank, Officials Say

The occupied West Bank has seen sustained and rising violence amid ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli forces conduct frequent raids in Palestinian areas, saying they are targeting militants and preventing attacks, while Palestinians and rights groups accuse the military of using excessive force and say settlement expansion is a major driver of instability. [] The post Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Teenagers in West Bank, Officials Say appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

[Photo] Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Israeli Navy's Haifa base, and Israel's [...]

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Israeli Navy's Haifa base, and Israel's enemies should pay attention. Israel will protect its shipping lanes and guarantee freedom of maritime trade.

Israel grants illegal settlement in occupied West Bank ‘city status’

Move is seen part of Israeli efforts to expand illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Netanyahu Defends New Settlements Around Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends developing settlements around occupied Jerusalem, saying these moves have been taken “to ensure the integrity of Jerusalem.” #Netanyahu

186-mile vulnerability: How Israel plans to defend itself from Iranian attack via Jordan

At the core of the plan lies a time-tested concept from the state’s founding generation—'settlement equals security.' The post 186-mile vulnerability: How Israel plans to defend itself from Iranian attack via Jordan appeared first on World Israel News.

Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon

Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli strike on a car in Mefdoun, in Lebanon's Nabatieh district, has killed three people and wounded another, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The attack comes as Iran, Hezbollah's main backer, has warned Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, threatening a response if they continue. Israel is also facing growing international pressure to withdraw its troops from the parts of southern Lebanon they continue to occupy, a key demand raised by Tehran during negotiations with Washington.

Israel’s Dirty Money Cover-up

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The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Today and the Road Ahead

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Pros and cons of American bases in Israel

The United States has a fundamental interest in relocating its Middle East bases to the Jewish state. But does Israel?

Caitlin Johnstone: Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Rolls On

Israel has seized 70 percent of Gaza and an Israeli official says the plan is to control 100 percent. Meanwhile the “Board of Peace” is planning to herd refugees into an area outside the destroyed cite of Rafah. By CaitlinRead more

JUST IN: 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir threatens to turn Beirut into anothe [...]

JUST IN: Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir threatens to turn Beirut into another Beit Hanoun if Israel is not secure.No more weak ceasefires.@BRICSNews

The High Court vs. the State

What is the current crisis between the Israel's government and the Supreme Court about - both on the surface, and deep down - and how to solve it. Two articles.

Gov’t approves NIS 27 million for hotel construction in West Bank to promote tourism

Israel’s roughly 500,000 settlers live mainly in Area C of the West Bank, with most settlements considered legal under Israeli law and built on state land through government-approved decisions.

Perjanjian tiga hala buka jalan damai Israel-Lubnan

WASHINGTON: Lubnan, Israel dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) menandatangani perjanjian rangka kerja tiga hala yang bertujuan membuka jalan ke arah perjanjian damai antara dua musuh lama Asia Barat itu. Perjanjian itu merangkumi pengambilalihan oleh tentera Lubnan ke atas dua kawasan yang diduduki Israel dan proses untuk melucutkan senjata Hizbullah. Ia adalah hasil daripada lima pusingan rundingan ... Read more The post Perjanjian tiga hala buka jalan damai Israel-Lubnan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.