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Trump administration split on cutting aid to Palestinian refugees

Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:58:43

The Trump administration is headed for a showdown over whether to follow through on threats by President Trump and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to cut off U.S. funding for Palestinian refugees. It’s a major test case of Trump’s new approach of using aid to punish foreign governments for "bad behavior".

Jordan raps Israeli measures seeking further occupation, annexation of Palestinian land

Wed Jan 3, 2018 10:44:52

Jordan, the custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem al-Quds, has condemned as “null and void” the latest Israeli measures meant to consolidate the regime’s occupation of the ancient city and annex more Palestinian territory.

'Israel' raises threshold to cede parts of al-Quds in peace deal

Tue Jan 2, 2018 10:43:56

Israel set a higher threshold on Tuesday for any future vote on ceding parts of al-Quds -so-called Jerusalem- to the Palestinians, who want the eastern part of the city for a future independent state.

Israel ruling party votes for push to annex West Bank

Mon Jan 1, 2018 10:53:59

The central committee of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party on Sunday voted for a resolution urging Likud parliamentarians to push to annex the occupied West Bank.

Palestinians recall envoy to US to consult over al-Quds move

Mon Jan 1, 2018 08:11:15

The Palestinians said Sunday they were recalling their envoy to the United States for consultations in a move that follows US President Donald Trump's designation of al-Quds as Israel's capital.

Palestine issue should be solved like Iran nuclear deal: PA advisor

Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:52:33

To solve the Palestinian-Israeli dispute, a mechanism should be devised similar to that of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, better known as the Iran nuclear deal, said an advisor to the president of the Palestinian National Authority.

Iran Parliament requires administration to declare Quds Palestine’s eternal capital

Wed Dec 27, 2017 13:38:06

Iran’s lawmakers on Wednesday passed a motion with a double urgency status, obliging the country’s administration to recognize al-Quds (so-called Jerusalem) as “the everlasting capital of Palestine”.

Christian leaders say Trump's move on al-Quds 'insulting'

Mon Dec 25, 2017 14:33:50

Palestinian Christian leaders have decried as "dangerous" and "insulting” US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize al-Quds as Israel's so-called capital.

New Zealander singer, Lorde cancels Tel Aviv concert after calls to boycott Israel

Mon Dec 25, 2017 11:10:00

Lorde has decided to cancel her 2018 concert in Tel Aviv following calls for the Melodrama singer to withdraw from the gig due to the ongoing cultural boycott.

Malaysia to open embassy in Palestine, al-Quds

Mon Dec 25, 2017 07:30:12

The Malaysian deputy prime minister said that his country would follow Turkey in opening embassy in east al-Quds to recognize the holy city as the capital of Palestine.

Israel's Netanyahu calls U.N. "house of lies" ahead of al-Quds vote

Thu Dec 21, 2017 13:55:10

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the United Nations as a "house of lies" ahead of a vote on Thursday on a draft resolution calling on the United States to withdraw its recognition of al-Quds as Israel's capital.

African National Congress resolves to direct government to downgrade Israeli embassy

Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:02:46

The ANC has unanimously resolved to direct the South African government to "immediately and unconditionally" downgrade the South African Embassy in Israel to a liaison office.

Turkey's foreign minister to attend UN meeting on U.S. al-Quds decision

Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:59:02

Turkey's foreign minister said he will travel to New York with his Palestinian counterpart for Thursday's UN General Assembly meeting on the U.S. decision to recognise al-Quds as Israel's capital to try to stop America making "an unacceptable" move.

'US pres. mistake united Muslims on al-Quds, Palestine': Rouhani

Wed Dec 20, 2017 08:54:54

President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s wrong move made the Muslims further united on Quds and Palestine, “as today we witness' new Intifada and movement by the Palestinian nation against the 'Zionist regime'.

Ankara to open diplomatic mission in East al-Quds: Erdogan

Mon Dec 18, 2017 09:19:13

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s support for Palestine in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recognition of al-Quds as Zionist entity’s capital, stating that Ankara plans to open an embassy in East Jerusalem al-Quds.

Indonesia clerics want boycott of US products over al-Quds

Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:59:21

Muslim clerics called for a boycott of American products Sunday in Indonesia's largest protest against President Donald Trump's recognition of al-Quds as Israel's capital.

Palestinian protests called against Pence visit to al-Quds

Sun Dec 17, 2017 09:51:01

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah faction on Saturday called for a massive demonstration next week to protest against a visit to al-Quds (Jerusalem) by US Vice President Mike Pence, after Washington said it would recognise the holy city as Israel's capital.

UN council weighs measure rejecting US al-Quds decision

Sun Dec 17, 2017 07:52:31

The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution affirming that any change to the status of al-Quds (Jerusalem) has no legal effect and must be reversed, in response to the US decision to recognize the city as Israel's capital.

Hamas vows to liberate Palestine on 30th anniversary

Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:53:42

Palestine celebrates the 30th anniversary of its foundation at a time of tensions.

Trump plan to move U.S. embassy to al-Quds angers Middle East Christians

Thu Dec 14, 2017 09:07:39

Some of the festive cheer was missing this weekend at a public Christmas tree lighting near the site where Christians believe an angel proclaimed Christ’s birth to local shepherds.