Israel is practicing settlement on four fronts

Israeli settlers carry out attacks in Nablus, Ramallah

Israeli settlers carry out attacks in Nablus, Ramallah

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.

Strook: Israel should settle all of Judea, Samaria, including PA-held territory

Israel needs to move into Area A, the Cabinet minister said.

Israeli Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israeli Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

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

Zionist settlers escalate their attacks against Palestinians in West Bank, occupied Al-Quds

OCUUPIED PALESTINE, June 21 (YPA) – Zionist settlers intensified their attacks on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem, under the protection of the occupation army on Sunday. In Nablus, young man Afif al-Zaben was injured and his vehicle was damaged after extremist settlers pelted it with stones near the al-Masoudiya []

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...

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

After four days of negotiations in Washington under U.S. mediation, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country's south The post Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement appeared first on ZENIT - English.

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

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home

Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement

Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement after days of negotiations brokered by the United States. It's described as a first step toward peace after months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Ahmad al-Shehabi reports.

Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron

For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbol of Israel's expanding grip on the city.Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and believed to be the burial place of biblical figures including Abraham, the site has long represented the competing claims that define Hebron, the largest city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israel plans biggest West Bank settlement expansion in decades (VIDEO)

Israel plans to approve 61 new settlements in the West Bank in the largest land grab in decades, RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

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.”

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

Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement

Conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces in south Lebanon continued over the weekend, days after the countries signed a new agreement. The Israeli military said it struck three “Hezbollah command centers” in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh and Mayfadoun on Sunday. Israeli forces also dismantled what they said was a launcher that Hezbollah used to The post Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Exploring the story behind Jerusalem's Western Wall

Exploring the story behind Jerusalem's Western Wall

Escalation of Settler Attacks Against Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli settlers, raiding various areas of the West Bank, targeted Palestinian homes and agricultural lands; attacks that led to the widespread destruction of vineyards and damage to farmers' property.

Israel has drafted plans to create 3 Israeli towns in northern Gaza – minister

Senior Israeli minister says plans already completed for the resettlement of northern Gaza and urges Netanyahu to authorize the establishment of the first three towns. The post Israel has drafted plans to create 3 Israeli towns in northern Gaza – minister appeared first on World Israel News.

Israel’s seizure of Palestinian church land raises renewed fears of efforts to erase Christians from Jerusalem

Israel is seizing church and Palestinian land in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood under the pretext of creating green spaces. A Muslim caretaker of the church property has made it his daily mission to guard what's left.

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.

Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?

After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.

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 []

House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank

Ro Khanna claims armed Israeli settlers with U.S.-made M4 rifles detained his group in the West Bank before IDF troops arrived on the scene.