Special to WorldTribune.com The Mufti of “Palestine” delivered a sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque on March 4 that incited against Israeli “settlers and Jewish organizations.” “The occupation continues to kill Palestinians and execute them without trial, on the pretext that they were trying to carry out operations against the soldiers of the occupation or against settlers,” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Jordan’s King Abdullah met on Feb. 12 to discuss bilateral relations as well as “ways to breathe life” into the Israel-Palestinian peace process. The meeting, during a security conference in Munich, Germany, was the first between a senior Israeli official and Jordan’s king since the autumn […]
Special to WorldTribune.com The push to codify Al-Aqsa Mosque as a major Islamic holy site doesn’t seem to be catching on in Jordan. A recent poll published by the University of Jordan found that 60 percent of students surveyed had never even heard of the holy mosque in Jerusalem. “This survey has proven once again […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) praised the wave of stabbings in Israel and released a video calling for more attacks in Israel. ISIL’s videos praising the attacks were heavily promoted on social media under the hashtag #BeheadtheJew and one video was named “Message to the Mujahideen in Jerusalem, Behead the Jews.” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com One day after suggesting Israel used “excessive force” against Palestinians in the recent wave of violence, the Obama administration said it never made the accusation and insisted Israel has the right to defend itself. “We have never accused Israeli security forces of excessive force with respect to these terrorist attacks,” State Department […]
Special to WorldTribune.com In declaring the Temple Mount area a “Muslim holy site of worship,” the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on July 7 issued a “completely one sided resolution” on the Old City of Jerusalem that “deliberately ignores the historical connection between the Jewish people and their ancient capital,” Israeli officials […]
Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported an increase in insurgency attacks. The Israel Security Agency has cited a slight increase in Palestinian attacks in May. ISA said Palestinian insurgents focused operations in the West Bank and Jerusalem. “May 2014 saw a slight increase in the number of terror attacks: 116 attacks as opposed […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Hamas, under pressure from Egypt’s military, has threatened to renew war against Israel. Hamas said it was preparing for an uprising against Israel that would include suicide attacks. In a statement, Hamas’ military wing, Izzedin Kassam, said the campaign against Israel was meant to save Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. “We’re ready […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Palestinians aligned with the ruling Fatah movement have begun organizing massive protests against U.S. President Barack Obama. Palestinian sources said groups aligned with Fatah were mobilizing for Obama’s visit to Israel and to the West Bank, expected to take place on March 22. The sources said the groups wanted to […]