Haaretz | And what if Israel were to recognize Palestine? Haaretz Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has in recent days been under enormous pressure to defer a vote on the Palestinians' UN resolution, which would set a date for ending the occupation. According to Palestinian reports, the Palestinian ... With French ultimatum, EU votes on Palestine gain traction 2014 Was a Game Changer in Palestine With French ultimatum, European votes on Palestine recognition gain traction |
International Business Times, India Edition | "All I want for Christmas is justice" - Festive spirits high in Palestine TVNZ Thousands of Christian pilgrims have flocked to the biblical town of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations at the traditional birthplace of Jesus, lifting spirits in the area after a year of conflict and failed peace efforts. Revellers crowded into ... Israel Xmas bans sign of attempts to Judaize Palestine: Activist Video: Christmas in Bethlehem Gets More Fascinating Every Year Patriarch Twal's Arrival at Bethlehem Marks Start of Christmas Celebrations |
Jewish Daily Forward | 'Palestine' Soccer Team Wins Praise From Mahmoud Abbas Jewish Daily Forward The Palestino team ignited a controversy earlier this year when it used the entire map of Israel to represent Palestine on the back of its jerseys. Local and international Jewish leaders protested the political nature of the uniforms to FIFA, soccer's ... |
Palestine in 2015 Palestine Herald Press Tucked away here is the town of Palestine with its unique architecture, rich history, and scenic Dogwood Trails. Thanks to the hard work of a dedicated economic development team, in 2015 this small town will continue to work hard to provide for its ... |
The Nation. (blog) | After Cuba, Obama Can Make History by Recognizing Palestine The Nation. (blog) Among the worst things that happened to Barack Obama in this Annus Horribilis in the Middle East was that Secretary of State John Kerry's attempt to kickstart peace negoatiations between Israel and Palestine crashed and burned, ending in severe West ... Chief Palestinian negotiator says UN statehood vote to happen this year Palestine will ultimately regain its independence: Abbas UN unlikely to vote on Palestine resolution this year — diplomats |
The Independent | If Mary and Joseph Tried to Reach Bethlehem Today, They Would Get Stuck at ... Huffington Post UK So here is another question to consider: why is it that the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, or countries such as Sudan, has attracted the attention and anger of politicians in the west, yet the Christians of Palestine don't get a ... Israel-Palestine conflict: Four months after the bombardment, Gaza's wounds ... France waters down Arab draft resolution on Palestine A 'very good question' in Mideast conflict |
The Electronic Intifada (blog) | US police brutality protests hit home with Palestinian prisoners The Electronic Intifada (blog) “Such racist official violence exasperates the conscience of all, and of course all 7,000 [Palestinian political prisoners] in Israel jail who seek freedom, liberty and justice for themselves as well as for their people of Palestine,” Makhoul states ... |
InSerbia News | India could end support to Palestine at UN Jerusalem Post (blog) The Hindu, a leading Indian Newspaper ran a story today citing two different government sources, confirming that India may "fundamentally depart" from its traditional stand on Palestine. Further implying that India would abstain from any future ... India may end support to Palestine at UN Bonhomie With Israel Encourages India To Change 'Palestine Policy' India Considering Ceasing Support for Palestine at UN: Reports |
Haaretz | India's shift away from Palestine could spell the Non-Aligned Movement's doom Haaretz It quoted two sources within the Indian government as confirming that the change being studied would be “a fundamental departure from India's support to the cause of a Palestinian state.” It is being aired just as the Palestinians are pressing a new ... |
Jerusalem Post | Palestinian voices show dissent over statehood resolution at UN Jerusalem Post Abbas critics argue that the draft resolution, which calls for an Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, does not meet the political aspirations of the ... Jailed Fatah leader criticizes UN resolution on Palestine Barghouti Criticizes UN Resolution on Palestine |