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international-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Israeli Minister Proposes Plan to Block West Bank Palestinian State

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s cabinet, outlined plans to prevent the West Bank from becoming part of an independent Palestinian state by expanding Jewish settlements. Leaked audio from a speech revealed Smotrich's strategy to develop infrastructure and settlements in the area, which he believes will secure Israel's future. The Israeli NGO Peace Now provided the transcript and audio to CNN. The Israeli government maintains that the West Bank's status is subject to future negotiations.

via CNN|

#bezalel-smotrich #international-news #israel

international-relations1 year ago•0 min saved

"US Proposes Labeling Goods from West Bank Settlements, Lamb Weston Stock Drops, Rolex Found in Peruvian Bling Pile"

The US plans to introduce a labeling requirement for goods produced in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that is likely to draw criticism from Israel and its supporters. This decision marks a reversal of the Trump administration's policy and aligns with the international community's view that the settlements are illegal under international law.

via Financial Times|

#international-relations #jewish-settlements #labeling

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Escalating Settler Violence in West Bank Sparks Concerns

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant condemned violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, stating that in a state of law, only the police and military have the right to use force. The United States recently announced visa bans against individuals involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the occupied West Bank. The West Bank has seen a surge in violence due to expanding Jewish settlements and a stalemate in U.S.-sponsored peacemaking. Gallant emphasized that violence should only be carried out by authorized government entities such as the military, police, and security services.

via Yahoo News|

#israeli-defence-minister #jewish-settlements #peace-process

international-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Growing Threat to Regional Stability

The Israel-Hamas conflict has escalated, resulting in hundreds of deaths on both sides. The attack was prompted by long-simmering tensions, including disputes over the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jewish settlements on Palestinian lands. Hamas has called for Israeli concessions to ease the blockade on Gaza and address the financial crisis.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#al-aqsa-mosque #gaza-strip #hamas

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Israel Reverses West Bank Settlement Policy, Drawing Criticism from US

Israeli parliament voted to overturn parts of a 2005 law that made Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and parts of the northern West Bank illegal, reflecting the power of the settler movement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The move was supported by far-right Israeli lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech, who was once forced out of her home during the country's disengagement from the Gaza Strip.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#benjamin-netanyahu #israel #jewish-settlements