Israeli Right, Pushing to Annex West Bank, Sees Allies in Trump’s Picks

Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Trump's Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel

The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Far-right Israeli minister’s call to annex West Bank sparks outrage

Diplomats including EU’s Josep Borrell say move would breach international law and threaten regional stability

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Israeli minister draws criticism for saying Trump's win is an opportunity to annex parts of West Bank

Israel’s finance minister has been criticized for suggesting that Donald Trump’s election could help Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks

Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN

Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing an increase in Israeli ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

How a Palestinian and an Israeli united to document West Bank demolitions

Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham discuss filming the brutal displacement of villagers by Israeli forces in ‘No Other Land’

World - Financial Times - October 23

Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say

The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Israel Strikes Syria for Second Day, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Facilities

The military said the attacks were meant to reduce the transfer of weapons and intelligence from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, the armed group in Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Far-right Israeli settler movement aims to push Palestinians out of Gaza

Following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas, a far-right Israeli settler movement began advancing efforts to drive Palestinians out of Gaza even if it violates international ...

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank

The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth ...

World - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.

Gulf States See Trump as Ally They Can Do Business With

The Gulf region is looking to the next U.S. administration for help in ending the Mideast war and firm cooperation on security and economic interests.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Middle East latest: Officials in West Bank say Israeli raid has killed 3

Palestinian officials said that an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank killed at least three people

World - ABC News - October 31

Middle East latest: Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel says it targeted a weapons facility

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza, including on a home where displaced families were sheltering

World - ABC News - November 5

Israeli or Palestinian, U.S. Voters in the West Bank Say Biden Let Them Down

Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens live in the Israeli-occupied territory, on opposing sides of an entrenched conflict, where neither Palestinians nor Israelis have much enthusiasm for Kamala Harris.

World - The New York Times - November 5

‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence

No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What Harris, Trump are doing in the West right before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are visiting the West just days before the Nov. 5 Election Day. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on the upcoming ...

Trump Allies Push Him to Block Thune From Becoming Senate G.O.P. Leader

Advisers to the president-elect, who already has a strong hold on congressional Republicans, want him to tighten his grip by torpedoing the bid of the establishment front-runner for the post.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the election

Israeli residents of a settlement named after Donald Trump hope his return to office will breathe new life into their tiny community in the Golan Heights

World - ABC News - November 8

The world's right-wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease

Most world leaders were always going to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential win, as they did early Wednesday before he was even officially declared the victor.

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion

Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump attorney general nomination

Decision by congressman, selected by Trump to lead DoJ, means end to ethics inquiry over alleged sexual misconduct. Donald Trump said he will nominate Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be the US ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Israel: Two wanted militants killed in West Bank

World - Yahoo News - 14 hours ago

'The market is right': Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory

The U.S. Federal Reserve could carry out fewer rate cuts than previously expected next year should President-elect Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs take hold, former Fed policymaker Loretta ...

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Harris makes final campaign push in West

Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in two critical battleground western states Thursday, hoping Latino voters can help deliver Arizona and Nevada. Polls show that Harris narrowly trails ...

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

How Israelis see the U.S. election

With Israel at war in Gaza and in Lebanon, and led by the most right-wing government in its modern history, the Middle East is closely watching the results of the U.S. election, which could ...

Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t working

Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

Bottom Line: Veterans push for green cards for Afghan allies

Immigration With Honor Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that advocates for veteran leadership in public service, hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck to lobby on issues related to the Afghan ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump wins West Virginia

Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

HSBC splits bank between East and West in major overhaul

Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer.

US leads efforts to keep lifeline for West Bank lenders open

Yellen warns Netanyahu of ‘economic catastrophe’ if Israel refuses to extend waiver for Palestine banks

Business - Financial Times - October 28

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

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