Category: International Politics

Fissures appear in the relationship between Israel and South Korea, after Tel Aviv considers scraping a USD$1 billion arms deal between the two countries and opting to honour a preliminary…

The U.S. Administration authorized the transfer of $200 Million to the Palestinian Authority, the Israeli Newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, reported late on Monday.Head of the U.S. Foreign Affairs Committee, Leena Ros…

Iranian President, Ahmadinejad, stated during an interview with an Egyptian newspaper on Sunday, that Israel owns 300 nuclear missiles, the Maan News Agency reported.“Even though Israel owns 300 nuclear missiles,…

A group of hackers, calling itself Anonymous, managed to infiltrate sensitive Israeli websites that belong to the Israeli Army and security services, and was able to shut them down. The…

Chief Palestinian Negotiator, member of the executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Dr. Saeb Erekat, urged the French government to reconsider its decision to abstain from UN vote…

The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas stated on Wednesday that the Balfour Declaration is an illegal and unjust declaration that violated the basic right to exist of the Palestinian people in…

A report publish by the British Newspaper, The Guardian, in London on Monday morning, revealed Israel to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, seeking to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, and want…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, voted Monday to extend full membership to Palestine, despite promises by the US and other donor nations that this decision would…

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will be holding a vote on Monday on the Palestinian request to become a full member. The move is part of the…

On October 18, ex-detainee, Muhammad Mansour Ziyada, expelled the correspondent of Israeli TV’s Channel One from the reception tent, which was set right next to his house in Al-Waha Al-Khadra’,…

Amnesty International, leading human rights group, issued an appeal to the Canadian authorities on Wednesday to apprehend former American president George W. Bush when he enters the country next week…

In 1947 the CIA reported that Zionist leadership was pursuing objectives that would endanger …“the strategic interests of the Western powers in the Near and Middle East.”…The common representation of…

The Foreign Minister of Tanzania, Bernard Membe, affirms his country’s continuous and concrete support for Palestine, and its legitimate rights to achieve national independence, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported.During…

Prime Minister of the Hamas-led government in Gaza, Ismail Haniyya, met with the Netherlands Prime Minister, Andries van Agt, and a number of former ministers, ambassadors, and officials. Haniyya informed…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with the president of the Parliamentary Assembly, Molod Shawish Oglo, today, October 6, at the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg. Mr. Oglo discussed efforts to…

Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, will deliver a speech at the European Parliament on Thursday in Strasbourg, the Palestinian Ma’an News Agency reported. Strasbourg is the first stop of Mr. Abbas’…

Former Netherlands Prime Minister, Andries van Agt, said that the health sector is extremely miserable in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to end Gazans’ sufferance, the Palestinian Maan News…

The Executive Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted Wednesday in favor of putting the issue of granting Palestine a full membership, to a vote.…

The U.S State Department confirmed that representatives of the International Quartet will meet next Sunday in Brussels to discuss the frozen Israeli-Palestinian peace process and ways it can be pushed…

On Wednesday morning, Israeli army soldiers kidnapped two Palestinian youths from Qablan and ‘Urata village in the southern part of the West Bank city of Nablus, after breaking into their…

The Secretary-General of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Ibrahim Khreisheh, stated that the Parliament Association of the European Council overwhelmingly approved an action calling for European members of the Security Council…

Israeli Military forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron in the West Bank today, October 4th, and only allowed Israeli settlers to enter it, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.…

The American Financial Times newspaper states that cutting off aid to the Palestinian Authority will damage the interests of Americans and Israelis, the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) reported…

European Foreign Policy chief, Catherine Ashton, informed Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, that the European Union (EU) will not freeze its funding to the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people, following…

Egyptian authorities are going to release, the American-born Israeli spy “Ilan Gerabil” after having confirmed that he does not work for the Israeli Intelligence “Mossad”, claiming that the photo taken…

A British Court ruled that the arrest of Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in the 1948 territories, had no legal grounds, and that…

The US Congress decided to freeze 200 USD million of the USAID which are annually transferred to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the British…

The special UN Security Council Admission Committee, tasked with dealing with state membership requests, held on Friday its first meeting to discuss the Palestinian request to become a full member…

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday, confirming the legitimacy of the Palestinian-UN membership application, calling on the EU members to adopt a united decision which supports the Palestinian…

The British newspaper, the Daily Telegraph, reported that the Palestinian Authority considers the international Quartet special envoy for the Middle East, Tony Blair, to be biased to Israel, and that…

The president of the United Nations Security Council, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UN, Nawaf Salam, declared that the panel specializing in the bids of new members for inclusion in the…

Chinese minister of Foreign Affairs, Yang Jaiche, declared Monday that China support the Palestinian-UN bid for statehood, the Palestine Information & News Agency (WAFA) reported late Monday.“China always supports the…

Head of Fatah Movement’s delegate for the national unity, Azzam Al-Ahmad, declared that he would hold a meeting with Hamas in Cairo next month to implement the Palestinian national reconciliation,…

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, called on the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, for a resumption of peace talks without any pre-conditions in order to achieve peace. “Palestinians want an independent…

Security Council’s five permanent members split over PA’s request, so consultations are not expected to lead to a formal vote anytime in the near future, UN sources say. UN Security…

The European Security & Foreign Policy Chief, Catherine Ashton, said that the EU is intending to make progress regarding “borders & security” issue within upcoming three months, the Maan News…

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed the Palestinian Leader, Mahmoud Abbas, asking him to hold a meeting together today at the UN headquarters to re-start the stalled Palestinian-Israeli direct negotiations,…

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly Friday evening shortly after the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, handed over the Palestinian UN membership application to…

Delegations from the United States and several European nations walked out of the U.N. General Assembly Thursday during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s speech, in which he repeatedly condemned the United…

In his Thursday speech at the United Nations, Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stated that the policies of the Israeli government are the only cause for tension in the…

The Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, expressed support for the Palestinian UN membership bid, and condemned the Israeli occupation and the ongoing construction and expansion of…

The Associated Press reported that Donor countries reaffirmed their belief that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank is ready for statehood, and that the efforts to boost local institutions…

The main Israeli-owned airline, El Al, in collaboration with the Jewish Agency, the group ‘Stand With Us’, and the Israeli Foreign Ministry, has launched a campaign to send Israeli pilots…

In response to the Palestinian President’s speech, delivered Friday evening, in which he confirmed the Palestinians will go ahead with the statehood bid at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister…

Elizabeth, the Queen of England, signed an amendment that would prevent the issuing of arrest warrants against Israeli officials accused of committing war crimes, UK ambassador in Tel Aviv said.…

The European Union is hoping to convince the Palestinians to void their UN recognition bid by offering them an alternative of a limited upgrade to the current observer status at…

Dr. Salah Bardaweel, one of the senior political leaders of the Hamas movement, warned of what he called “the dangers of the Palestinian-UN bid” asking the UN to recognize a…

Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement, decided after consulting his team of lawyers, to file a lawsuit against the British Authorities for arresting him,…

The White House declared Tuesday that senior envoys Dennis Ross and David hale will be arriving in the region this week in an attempt to revive the stalled peace process…

Saudi Prince, former Saudi Intelligence Agency chief, Turki Al Faisal, warned the United States that its strategic relations with its Arab allies, mainly Riyadh, will be significantly harmed, should Washington…

Permanent Arab envoys at the Arab League concluded their preliminary meeting, on Sunday evening in Cairo, to set the agenda for the 136 Arab League meeting attended by Arab Foreign…

After hundreds of Egyptian protesters tore down the security wall to the Israeli embassy in Cairo Friday, the Israeli government decided to withdraw it’s ambassador to Egypt, along with other…

Tunisian Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed that it popularly and officially supports the Palestinian statehood recognition at the United Nations. “We fully support the Palestinian move and urge all UN member…

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requested on Thursday that the Interpol issue “a red notice” to arrest Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif Al-Eslam, and…

The homemade Palestine seat at the United Nations, that was made as a gesture of the Palestinian right to statehood, made it to Brussels as part of a tour to…

U.S. Envoy, David Hale, has officially demanded on Wednesday, Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to void the plan to head to the United Nations to seek international recognition of statehood, and…

Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, stated on Tuesday at night that the Palestinian leadership is committed to peace negotiations with Israel, but the Israeli stances and its rejection to abide by…

Anders Brieviek the Norwegian mass murderer idolised Islamophobic demagogues like Fjordman, Robert Spencer, Bat Ye’or, Pamella Geller, Brigette Gabriel and Geert Wilders. What do Islamophobes, whether they are nazis, white…

U.S. Department of State spokesperson, Victoria Noland, stated Tuesday that Washington is deeply concerned regarding the deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkey, the Arabs48 news website reported.In a press release,…

Israeli paper, Haaretz, reported on Monday evening that a number of senior American officials, headed by Dennis Ross, advisor to President Barack Obama, will be arriving in Israel Tuesday to…

Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, welcomed the Turkish decision to expel the Israeli ambassador, to reduce the diplomatic relations with Israel, and to freeze all military agreements signed with Tel Aviv.On…

French Foreign Minister, Alain Juppe, warned the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank of heading to the United Nations this month, and claimed that “heading to the UN to seek…

Turkey decided on Friday to expel the Israeli Ambassador in Istanbul after Israel refused to meet the Turkish demands to officially apologize and to compensate the families of the slain…

The Palestinian Mission at the United Nations received, on Monday evening, a letter from the country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines officially recognizing an independent Palestinian State.The official letter…

Thirty-five men from Jenin have made a chair to send to the United Nations in New York in hopeful anticipation of the state of Palestine gaining a seat in the…

A total of 124 countries, out of 193 UN member countries, have officially declared recognition of Palestine, and the Palestinian UN move this September, to seek recognition of statehood and…

The President of El Salvador, Mauricio Funes, stated Thursday that his country officially recognizes Palestine as an independent and sovereign state, and that it supports the efforts of the Arab…

The European Commission announced Monday that it granted the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank additional €115 Million ($165.11M) to help in development projects in the Palestinian territories.The Commission stated…

The Egyptian government and population have challenged the Israeli response to a Palestinian attack on Thursday, which has involved bombardment of different areas of the Gaza Strip and a full…

One-fifth of the US Congress is currently in Israel on a free trip sponsored by the American Israel Educational Foundation, an affiliate of the largest Zionist lobby in the US:…

A source at the US Department of State stated that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) would stop funding all projects in the Gaza Strip should the Hamas…

Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, stated Thursday that the future Palestinian state will be under the security responsibility of a third party, NATO forces, led by the United States of America.…

You might think that twenty percent of the American Congress going on all-expense-paid, week-long junkets to a foreign country – paid for by a lobby for that country – would…

For the second year in a row, Turkey is not participating in the naval drill, Reliant Mermaid, with Israel and the US. This action taken by Turkey is a result…

The Israeli Ministerial Cabinet discussed on Wednesday the current crisis with Turkey that resulted after Israel attacked the Turkish solidarity Ship of the Freedom Flotilla last year, killing nine Turkish…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, requested a meeting of the Arab League to discuss additional financial aid for the Palestinians. Arab League Secretary General Nabil Al-Arabi agreed to the meeting, which…

A delegation of European Parliamentarians arrived in Gaza on Sunday in a show of support for the Palestinian people.The Council for European Palestinian Relations said in a statement that the…

The United Nations accepted an Israeli request to delay the publication of its report on the Israeli attack on the MV Marmara Turkish ship last year, leading to the death…

Israeli “Strategic Affairs” Minister, Moshe Yaalon, stated Thursday that Tel Aviv will not issue any apology to Turkey for the Israeli attack against the Turkish Ship, MV Marmara, on May…

Israeli daily, Haaretz, reported Tuesday that American President, Barack Obama, is demanding Turkey to end its crisis with Israel in order to avoid any further deterioration in the relations between…

Israeli online daily, Yedioth Aharonoth, reported that Germany agreed to a request made by Israel to provide it with a “Dolphin” submarine that has the capabilities of carrying nuclear heads.Israel…

The British Authorities decided to release Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in the 1948 territories, on bail after being detained for two weeks.…

As the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed the Greek president, Karolos Papoulias, in the central West Bank city of Ramallah, dozens of Palestinians protested the visit to express rejection to…

The US has once again set out its position against the PA seeking recognition of Palestinian statehood in September at the United Nations. The US’s standing envoy to the Middle…

The British Authorities arrested late on Tuesday at night Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in “Israel” under the claim that he poses a…

Palestinian Authority President Abbas confirmed on Sunday that he will pursue recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.Abbas stated that the move would be…

Dennis Ross, senior aide to American President, Barack Obama, stated during a speech in Jerusalem, Wednesday, that all steps must be taken to ensure that Israel “remains a democratic and…

German Development Minister, Dirk Niebel, visited the Gaza Strip, the stronghold of the Hamas movement, on Tuesday, and praised the reconciliation and unity agreement between the Fateh movement of President…

Israeli paper, Haaretz, reported that Palestinian and Israeli officials are holding separate underground talks with U.S. officials in Washington as part of what was described as the American efforts to…

The US State Department issued an official statement reiterating its objection to the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, and stating that it raised the issue with the government of Turkey, as the…

After a call from Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Canadian Premier Stephen Harper agreed to draft a statement for all G8 ministers to sign that expressed support for Zionist aspirations…

A report published by Israeli Haaretz indicated that there are 200 Israeli companies that have indirect investment with the Iranian Energy Sector that feeds the Iranian Nuclear Program, and that…

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, stated Friday that he has resigned his position as an Honorary Patron of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), the body which owns 90% of…

Regional and International leaders have laid out their positions in the aftermath of US President Barack Obama’s speech to both Congress and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Thursday…

Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, stated that Ankara supports Palestinian unity and the establishment of a Palestinian independent state, adding that Turkey will provide further support to the Palestinian Authority…

The EU has undermined efforts by Israel to stop the flow of money into the Palestinian Authority’s budget through an 85 million euro payment to the Palestinian administration. The payment…

Ex-Us president Jimmy Carter called for international support to the Palestinian national unity and reconciliation deal signed today in Cairo by Palestinian groups.This is a decisive moment. Under the auspices…

The United States issued a statement on Wednesday denouncing the provisional unity deal signed between the rival Fateh movement of President Mahmoud Abbas, and the Hamas movement. The U.S. said…

Only a few days after retracting his report on Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, South African Judge, Richard Goldstone, said will be happy to visit Israel next summer, starting…

The White House announced that U.S. President, Barack Obama, will be holding a meeting with Israeli President, Shimon Peres, next Tuesday April 5th in Washington. The White House said that…