UN envoy condemns Israel's eviction of Palestinian family
April 19, 2012 "Evictions of Palestinians from their homes and properties in occupied territory contravene international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, and should cease," said UN's Maxwell Gaylard |
In Gaza, Hamas rule has not turned out as many expected
April 19, 2012 “We became like a police state,” said Ahmed Yousef, a former adviser to Ismail Haniyeh |
Being a Jew in Palestine
April 18, 2012 Beth Miller explains what it feels like to be a Jew working for human rights in the occupied territories |
Hassan Bin Talal: U.S. can't abandon the Middle East
April 18, 2012 In making a foreign policy 'pivot' toward Asia, the U.S. shouldn't turn its back on the Arab world |
Arab family evicted in Jerusalem, Jews move in
April 18, 2012 Eight-year court battle with residents recently concluded with the court’s decision to award ownership of the house to a Jewish buyer. |
New Hamas politburo 'remains confidential'
April 17, 2012 Political analyst Mustafa al-Sawwaf told Ma'an current politburo chief Khalid Mashaal was likely to retain his post. |
Hundreds of Palestinians declare hunger strike
April 17, 2012 3,500 prisoners refused meals on "Prisoners' Day," and 1,200 of them said they would continue with an open-ended hunger strike |
Senior PA official: Iran is provoking region
April 17, 2012 "We have information that Iran paid tens of millions of dollars to Zahhar and Haniyeh in their visits to Iran," said Fatah spokesman Ahmed Assaf |
Jews Cast Wary Eye on Evangelicals
April 16, 2012 Poll Finds Suspicion of Christian Right, Even Israel Supporters |
Israeli officer suspended for striking foreign national
April 16, 2012 Israel's military suspended a senior officer who struck an activist in the face with a gun |