Poll reveals young Palestinians overwhelmingly reject ISIL, don’t trust any leader

Poll reveals young Palestinians overwhelmingly reject ISIL, don’t trust any leader

Special to WorldTribune.com Palestinian youth overwhelmingly oppose Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) and don’t trust any of the Palestinian leadership factions, according to a new poll. Most young Palestinians say they are socially conservative and believe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict cannot be resolved through negotiations, the poll published on April 25 by the Jerusalem […]

Israel reports September spike in attacks by Palestinians

Israel reports September spike in attacks by Palestinians

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported a sharp increase in Palestinian attacks. The Israel Security Agency has reported a more than 33 percent increase in attacks in September 2013. The agency said most of the increase stemmed from the West Bank. “The main increase is noted in Judea and Samaria [West Bank] with […]

Israel reports sharp increase in West Bank attacks

Israel reports sharp increase in West Bank attacks

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has again reported a sharp rise in Palestinian attacks — this time in the West Bank. The Israel Security Agency reported a 65 percent increase in Palestinian attacks in February 2013. ISA cited 139 attacks in February compared to 83 during the previous month. “Most of these attacks were […]

Israel reports major uptick in attacks from Gaza Strip

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported an increase in Palestinian insurgency attacks. The Israel Security Agency asserted that Palestinian gunners increased missile, mortar and rocket strikes in October. ISA said Israel sustained 80 attacks from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, compared to 68 during September. “In October, 46 attacks originated in the […]