Such an action, in addition to being illegal under international law, would bury any chance for a future Palestinian state, the two-state solution that until now had underpinned U.S. policy toward the Middle East. . . . Netanyahu is also probably hoping the far-right parties will be able to..…
Much is at stake in the election — besides Netanyahu’s fate, the vote could decide whether Israel annexes the West Bank and puts the region's 2.6 million Palestinian residents under Israeli control — but turnout looked to be slightly lower than it was the last time voters went to the..…
“Regrettably, Israelis overwhelmingly voted for candidates that are unequivocally committed to entrenching the status quo of oppression, occupation, annexation and dispossession in Palestine and escalating the assault on Palestinian national and human rights,” she said. . . Ashrawi also said the..…
But the race was tight, and his main, Benny Gantz, victory, it will be up to President Reuven Rivlin to choose the leader he believes has the best chance of assembling majority. ..…
But with Palestinian Authority likely to reject any proposal from Trump, Benn says Netanyahu will have time justifying annexation to Washington.. By reelecting Netanyahu, Benn says, Israelis have chosen solution for the conflict, and the government's moves will rule out any..…
But does Netanyahu himself actually want to take this step — which would rule out a viable, contiguous Palestinian state in the West Bank? ... Netanyahu is thought likely to accept it, with reservations, and could then move forward with unilateral settlement annexation, bolstered..…
It would require UK government to recognise the State of Palestine within three months of the Bill being passed. 137 countries recognise the state of Palestine, according to Palestinian mission to United Nations. ... Should Netanyahu as the leader, I hope the community will speak out..…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at Netanyahu's Jerusalem, September 15, 2010 .. Palestinian official said Tuesday Israelis had voted to maintain the quo, after two of three exit polls predicted Netanyahu..…
But Netanyahu's narrow gains Tuesday's parliamentary elections widens the gulf between Israel and American Jews. American Jews largely favor solution to Palestinian conflict, ing out that denying some West Bank Palestinians the right to vote will make it impossible for Israel to be both..…
In rare turn during the race toward Israeli- Palestinian, Netanyahu further alarmed Palestinians by pledging to annex Jewish settlements in West Bank if re-elected. ..…
Israeli exit polls indicated earlier that Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's Blue and White party were locked in race that is too close to call... ..…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu smiles as he addresses supporters at his Likud Party headquarters in Israeli of Tel Aviv on April 10, 2019 ... ..…
(Alex Wong/Getty Images) In a rare turn during the race toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Netanyahu further alarmed Palestinians by pledging to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected. ..…
(Alex Wong/Getty Images) In a rare turn during the race toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Netanyahu further alarmed Palestinians by pledging to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected. ..…
The outcome would also affirm Israel's continued tilt to the political right and further cast doubt on hopes of solution to Israeli- Palestinian conflict, partly because of Netanyahu's close relationship with President Donald Trump. . ... In his campaign, Netanyahu pledged..…
Palestinian issue was mentioned in the campaign, Netanyahu had in the final stretch pledged for the time to annex parts of West Bank in desperate bid to rally his right-wing base. ... Netanyahu has been the dominant force Israeli politics for the past two decades and its face..…
Early indications suggest Arab turnout will be possibly historic low 6.5 Jews, including those living as settlers Palestinian Territories, were able to vote.. ... Before the election, Netanyahu announced his intention to annex West Bank, Palestinian territory governed by..…
In rare turn during the race towards Israeli- Palestinian, Netanyahu further alarmed Palestinians by promising to annex Jewish settlements in West Bank if re-elected. ..…
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during news conference following his meeting with Lithuania's Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis at the government's headquarters Vilnius, Lithuania, Thursday, Aug 23, 2018 .. ..…
Benny Gantz, chief of staff who seeks to unseat Netanyahu, shared in. Speaking in West Bank of Ramallah on Tuesday, Palestinian leadership hoped the outcome would help Israel come to the negotiating table and embark on the right track to reach peace... ..…
Neyestani: Netanyahu in Gaza . . . Gee's Bend African-American quilt . . . ... Palestinian Refugee, 1948 . . . Nakba: grandaughter and grandfather . . . historical Jerusalem map . . . ..…
This Israeli Election is Between Right Wing and the Even More Right Wing.. ..…