Palestine

In a dramatic escalation of Jerusalem’s violent clashes extending to May 11, Gaza authorities reported at least 20 casualties including nine children. The death toll increased after Israel launched an airstrike to counter Palestine's rocket attack by Islamist militant group ‘Hamas’ in Gaza. Hamas retaliated after its deadline to Israel to remove force expired. Reportedly, the escalation started with confrontations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque- most… read-more

Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli government of persecuting Palestinians and blamed them for pursuing apartheid-driven policies. The 213-page report criticized Israel's forceful operation on Palestinian-owned territory by laying excessive 'control over demographics.' While Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stood by the report, the Israel Foreign Ministry termed it ‘preposterous and false.' Earlier, International Criminal Court (ICC… read-more

Saudi Arabia has expressed its desire for 'fair and permanent solution' of the Palestinian issue, based on the Arab Peace Initiative (API). Reportedly, Saudi King Salman told this to Donald Trump while lauding US' efforts in supporting peace in the region. White House advisor, too, hoped for other Arab countries joining hands over peace ties. United Arab Emirates became third country after Egypt and Jordan, to normalize ties with Israel.