World Bank Blames Israel, Egypt for Lack of PA-Gaza Growth
The World Bank warned of the "high risk" of renewed Israel-Palestinian conflict if the political and economic status quo between the two sides persists, in a report released Tuesday. "The persistence of this situation
Hamas: All of Israel is Ours
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh pushed for Palestinian Arabs to rededicate themselves to resisting the "Zionist Occupation" on Sunday, in a speech in honor of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha. In his speech, Haniyeh
At UN, Jordan’s King Abdullah Threatens Israel over Temple Mount
Continuing on a recent theme of blaming Israel for unrest on the Temple Mount, Jordan's King Abdullah said Monday that his country would “prevent any threat” to “the holiness” of the city, and “reject any
Putin: American Support of Syrian Rebels ‘Illegal’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday claimed that United States support for rebel forces in Syria is “illegal and ineffective”, Reuters reported. Speaking in an interview with U.S. networks recorded ahead of a meeting
Iraq Steps Up Anti-ISIS Coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia
Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria have agreed to set up an intelligence committee in Baghdad, a spokesman said Sunday, a further sign of Moscow's growing role in the region's conflict. Iraq welcomed the creation
Sisi: Security Measures Near Gaza Not Harming Palestinians
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Saturday said the security measures taken by his country along the border with Gaza were not aimed at "harming" Palestinians, AFP reports. "The measures taken by Egypt to