Read more at The Guardian.
Revealed: Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
Exclusive: Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units
Israel’s government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.
Ministries and offices within the Israeli government are behind all the largest and most contentious of the projects, sometimes in association with rightwing nationalist groups with a history of trying to evict Palestinians from their homes in parts of the city.
Continue reading...Date: | |
Tag: | Israel |
Sort by
Filter
Date
Items per page
-
Middle East Crisis: Israel Appears to Soften Stance in Cease-Fire Talks
Israel’s latest offer would accept fewer hostages to be freed during the first phase of a new truce in Gaza, officials said. Hamas has not commented on the proposal.The New York Times - World - Israel -
General Atlantic and CVC halt south-east Asia deals as Gaza war boycotts intensify
US brands including Starbucks, KFC and Pizza Hut are being targeted over Washington’s stance on IsraelFinancial Times - Business -
Protests over Gaza war ramp up on U.S. college campuses
Another tense day of protests over the Israel-Hamas war is expected on college campuses across the country on Thursday. Hundreds of people have already been arrested since the demonstrations began. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Blinken to Meet With Arab Officials in Saudi Arabia About Israel-Gaza War
The U.S. secretary of state plans to raise the issues of hostages held by Hamas, a potential cease-fire, humanitarian aid and a long-term political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Where College Protests Against Israel’s War in Gaza Are Happening
A crackdown on demonstrators at Columbia University in New York spawned a wave of activism at universities across the country, with more than 800 arrests.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”The New York Times - World - Israel -
Pentagon: Building of temporary harbour in Gaza Strip has begun
Yahoo News - World
More from The Guardian
-
Blinken urges Hamas to accept ‘extraordinarily generous’ Israeli ceasefire deal
US secretary of state says Hamas is the ‘only thing standing between people of Gaza and ceasefire’. The US secretary of state has said that “the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire” is Hamas, ahead of what are seen as ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia ignore ultimatum to clear encampment
University begins suspensions early on Monday evening ‘to ensure safety on campus’ after talks to reach compromise fail. Columbia University’s pro-Palestinian protesters ignored an ultimatum on Monday to abandon their encampment or risk ...The Guardian - World -
Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare to stand down after poor election result
Leader says ‘it’s not been easy’ as he stands aside five years after controversially realigning the country with China . The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has announced he will not stand as a candidate when lawmakers vote this ...The Guardian - World -
Kristi Noem’s story of killing her dog points to class two misdemeanor
South Dakota governor’s account of family dog Cricket killing neighbor’s chickens may be an offence, according to state law. Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and Republican vice-presidential hopeful, may have committed a class two ...The Guardian - World -
Mining firm BHP offers $25.7bn settlement for Brazil dam disaster
Australian company and its partner Vale unleashed largest spill of mining waste in history. The mining company BHP has said it hopes to secure a $25.7bn (£20bn) settlement over the 2015 Samarco disaster, when the collapse of a dam left at least 19 ...The Guardian - World - Brazil