For Masar Jadid leader Samer Sinijlawi, the turnout was crucial. Now the goal is to mobilise Palestinians for a Palestinian election in March. The high turnout in East Jerusalem is another sign of change. For Adel Misk, at the polls, the voiceless revived the Palestinian issue.
The mediation work of US envoy Amos Hochstein continues to resolve disputed lines and strategic interests of the two countries. Washington wants to retain control of hydrocarbons in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean to the exclusion of China and Russia. The internal struggle ahead of the elections in Israel and the role of Hezbollah.
The diplomatic representation in Doha would have a limited duration to assist the 10,000 Israeli fans expected for the World Cup. But the 'direct talks' have stalled around the issue of the Palestinians. To date, entry into Qatar is linked to the use of a "non-Israeli" passport.
In recent weeks, Israel struck the airports of Damascus and Aleppo. According to Ynet News, contacts are centred on military rather than political issues. Israel’s aim is to weaken Iran’s presence and block attacks against its territory. For Syrian President Assad, the goal is to protect the areas under his direct control and neutralise rebel strongholds.
The project, launched last year and now strengthened, aims to foster relations between the communities, especially among young people. A total of 30 schools are expected to join, taught by Arab academics from the eastern sector. In Tel Aviv, a school map showing the "Green Line" became a source of controversy between the municipality and the Ministry of Education.
After two years of closures and virtual learning, a new chapter opens for the Christian institutes in the Strip. Most of their students are Muslim, with respect for 'values and identity'. Palestinians cling to education as the path to redemption. The lockdown has resulted in increased agressivity and violence among young people, which can only be countered by rebuilding socialisation.
Yesterday the army attacked the Anglican compound "without warning" and in an "unjustified" manner. The military's target was the offices of al-Haq, an organization that fights for the rights of Palestinians, especially political prisoners. The larger operation also involved five other ngos in the West Bank.
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Mediated by Egypt, the truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad has been holding since 11.30 pm Sunday. As he waits to be let back in Gaza, Fr Romanelli, remains in contact with his deputy and local nuns. The current situation, which feeds a desire to flee, undermines all the work done to "heal traumas". For him, there is a lack of "political will" to reach true peace.
A source told AsiaNews that the attack took everybody by surprise. After arresting some members of Islamic Jihad, Israel wants to continue its "counterterrorism” operation for a week. So far, half a score have died, including a five-year-old girl. The risk of further escalation is high.
The Maronite Church is determined to defend her rights after the archbishop of Haifa and the Holy Land was arrested for bringing money and medicines donated by families separated by war. The accusations of ties with Israel over an exclusively humanitarian action are bogus. The solidarity of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is necessary to maintain “the presence of Christians in the Holy Land” and “their solidarity with the Christians of the Middle East”, writes Archbishop Pizzaballa.
Action by Russia’s Justice Ministry is a new blow for Russia’s Jewish community after its chief rabbi was forced to flee for not supporting the invasion of Ukraine. Reopened in the 1990s, the agency helped Jews emigrate to Israel. Since February, 10,000 have left the country. In Israel the Lapid government is sending a delegation warning that “Russian Jews will not be held hostage”.
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