Jerusalem: Defying US warning, majority backs UN resolution
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): Defying the US warning, 128 nations supported the UN resolution that declared 'America's coronation of Jerusalem as Israel's capital' null and void, on Thursday.
Jerusalem debate: Trump warns against voting against US in UN, says will cut aid
Washington, Dec 21 (IBNS): In a direct threat to the rest of the world, US President Donald Trump said that his country will be keeping an eye on the UN vote over Jerusalem and anyone voting against America will receive no aid from the nation from now on.
Palestinian girl arrested after slapping video goes viral
Jerusalem, Dec 20 (IBNS): A Palestinian girl was arrested by Israeli forces after a video of the former slapping the latter's soldiers went viral, reports said.
At least three Israelis killed by Palestinian gunman
East Jerusalem, Sep 26 (IBNS): At least three Israelis have been killed by an unidentified Palestinian gunman, reports said.
Israel begins removing metal detectors from Temple Mount
Jerusalem, July 25 (IBNS) Israel has started removing the metal detectors installed at the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque in Temple Mount in Jerusalem which had triggered bloodshed and anger in the Arab world but the new measures of CCTV cameras were still rejected by the Palestinians.
After 50 years of Israeli occupation, 'now is the time' to create Palestinian state – UN chief
New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Marking 50 years since the start of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, which resulted in Israel's occupation of the Palestinian Territory, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated a call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Israeli PM Netanyahu planning to set up new settlement in West Bank, US opposes
Jerusalem, Feb 3 (IBNS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to set up new settlement in West Bank for the first time in more than two decades, according to media reports on Friday.
Israel's settlement 'legalization bill' would harm prospects for Arab-Israeli peace, UN envoy warns
New York, Dec 7 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy on the Middle East peace process on Tuesday warned against Israel's move to adopt the so-called 'legalization bill,' which aims to protect illegal settlements and outposts built on private Palestinian property in the West Bank, “but which some have said could be a step towards annexation†of the area.
Israel: Hundreds evacuated as forest fires reach city
Jerusalem, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least over a hundred people have been evacuated by rescue workers in Israel as forest fires reach the city, reports said.
World leaders gather in Israel to attend Shimon Peres' funeral
Jerusalem, Sept 30 (IBNS): As many as 20 world leaders have arrived in Israel to attend the last rites of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who passed way on Wednesday following an illness.
Funeral ceremony of Ex-Israel President Shimon Peres to be held on Friday
New Delhi, Set 28 (IBNS): The funeral ceremony for former President of Israel Shimon Peres will take place on Friday on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
Turkey: Man shot at Israel embassy
Ankara, Sept 21 (IBNS): Security forces shot and wounded a man outside the Israel embassy in Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday, media reports said.
Reverse ‘negative trajectory’ and restore hope for two-state solution, says UN Middle East envoy
New York, Aug 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations senior official coordinating efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday reiterated a call for both sides to work towards a negotiated two-state solution which envisages the co-existence of Palestine and Israel as amicable neighbours.
UN agency condemns Israel's closures in Hebron as 'collective punishment'
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief agency charged with the well-being of Palestinian refugees has said that a closure imposed by Israeli authorities in Hebron district is creating serious challenges for humanitarian access, including the delivery of medical supplies, the removal of refuse, and the daily movement of the agency's staff working inside refugee camp.
UN rights office raises concern about Israel's 'NGO Transparency Law'
New York, July 20 (Just Earth News):The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Tuesday expressed concern about the so-called “NGO Transparency law†in Israel, saying it would disproportionately affect non-governmental organizations working on human rights and contribute to their de-legitimization.