Israel police say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must face corruption probe
Feb 14, 2018, at 04:54 pm
Jerusalem, Feb 14 (IBNS): Israeli police have said that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ought to face corruption charges.
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Jan 26 (JEN): The United Nations, the Security Council and the wider international community all have fallen into a pattern of “managing, rather than resolving” the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the UN envoy on the Middle East peace process warned Thursday, saying it was time to end this paralysis, show political leadership and push for policies on the ground that rebuild trust.
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:38 am
Washington, Jan 22 (IBNS): In yet another major development in the political paradigm of Israel and Palestine, US Vice President Mike Pence has announced that his nation will open its embassy in Jerusalem 'before the end of next year'.
UN refugee agency urges Israel to halt forced relocation of African asylum seekers
Jan 10, 2018, at 01:25 pm
New York, Jan 10 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday appealed to the Israeli Government to not forcibly send Eritrean and Sudanese refugees or asylum seekers to sub-Saharan Africa.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Guatemala for shifting embassy to Jerusalem
Dec 26, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Tel Aviv, Dec 26 (IBNS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Guatemala for shifting its embassy to Jerusalem.
US announces $285M cut in 2018-19 UN operating budget
Dec 26, 2017, at 01:52 am
New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): In another crucial move following on the heels of its stance on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the US on Sunday announced a major reduction in the U.N. biennial operating budget.
Israel to formally announce withdrawal from UNESCO, Guatemala shifts embassy to Jerusalem
Dec 26, 2017, at 01:22 am
Jerusalem, Dec 25 (IBNS): In a major development after UN General Assembly recently rejected the US declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish state has decided to formally announce its exit from UNESCO.
Jerusalem: Defying US warning, majority backs UN resolution
Dec 22, 2017, at 03:55 pm
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
Dec 21, 2017, at 06:43 pm
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
Dec 20, 2017, at 04:53 pm
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
Sep 26, 2017, at 05:01 pm
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
Jul 25, 2017, at 11:22 pm
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
Jun 06, 2017, at 03:28 pm
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
Feb 03, 2017, at 07:04 pm
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
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:44 pm
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
Nov 25, 2016, at 01:40 am
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
Sep 30, 2016, at 04:43 pm
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
Sep 29, 2016, at 02:11 am
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
Sep 21, 2016, at 09:41 pm
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
Aug 30, 2016, at 01:41 pm
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'
Jul 26, 2016, at 01:56 pm
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 envoy condemns Israel's decision to continue settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
Jul 26, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations senior official coordinating efforts toward the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday strongly condemned the recent decision by Israeli authorities to advance plans to build some 770 housing units in the settlement of Gilo, located on occupied Palestinian land between Bethlehem and East Jerusalem.
UN rights office raises concern about Israel's 'NGO Transparency Law'
Jul 20, 2016, at 01:16 pm
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.
With two-state solution 'slipping away,' UN denounces Israel's settlement, demolition activities
Jul 05, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, July 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Monday condemned Israel for demolishing Palestinians' homes and advancing plans to build new houses for Israeli settlers, amid the prospect of the two-state solution to the Middle East conflict already “slipping away.â€
Diplomatic Quartet releases report on advancing two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Jul 02, 2016, at 04:39 am
New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the Middle East peace process on Friday released the first report of its kind, which analysed the impediments to a lasting resolution to the Palestinian–Israeli conflict and offered recommendations on the way forward, urging Israel to stop its settlement policy and Palestine to end incitement to violence.
At conference, Ban urges ‘political will’ for two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
Jun 30, 2016, at 12:13 pm
New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): Following a two-day visit to Israel and Palestine, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday emphasized that what is lacking in terms of a lasting settlement for peace to the conflict is the political will to make that happen.
UN experts urge Israeli lawmakers to halt proposed legislation targeting civil society groups
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Three United Nations human rights experts today urged Israeli lawmakers not to approve the bill that would, in effect, target non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are critical of Government policy.
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:49 pm
Tel Aviv, June 9 (IBNS) At least four people were killed as two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a popular open-air shopping and restaurant area in Israel’s Tel Aviv city on Wednesday, media reports said.
Apr 19, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Apr 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday that a two-state solution, which envisages peaceful co-existence of Palestine and Israel, seems more distant than it has for many decades, citing the ongoing violence, Israel’s settlement activity and demolitions of Palestinian homes, and the absence of Palestinian unity.
'Two-state solution in danger,' warns new report from UN office on Middle East peace process
Apr 15, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Apr 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The viability of a two-state solution, which envisages peaceful co-existence of both Israel and Palestine, is in danger due to the negative trends on the ground, including recent violence, ongoing settlement activity, demolitions, incitement, and the absence of Palestinian unity, a new United Nations report warned on Thursday.