Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. aid to Palestinian Authority security programs have been misspent amid lack of coordination, a report said. The Bipartisan Policy Center asserted that the United States competes with other countries in efforts to build PA security forces. The center, in a report titled “A […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Hamas, amid threats by the regime of President Bashar Assad, has withdrawn its entire leadership out of Syria. Hamas sources said the movement has ordered the entire 15-member politburo to leave Syria. They said the revolt in Syria has made the country unsafe for its Palestinian wing. “Low-level Hamas members […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has brokered an agreement between the two leading Palestinian factions. On Feb. 6, leaders of Fatah and Hamas agreed to resume efforts to form a joint government and prepare for elections. Under Qatar’s influence, the two sides supported the selection of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas as head […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Hamas’ military network in the West Bank has been allegedly recruiting Israeli Arabs to conduct attacks in the Jewish state. An Israeli court has released an indictment of two Israeli Arabs accused of being recruited by Hamas to conduct bombings and shootings against Israeli civilian targets. The indictment, released […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — For the first time in years, the Palestinian Authority faces significant economic unrest. Opposition elements have been organizing protests against the PA amid its latest budget crisis. The protests have urged the PA to cancel plans for austerity measures, including a tax hike. “We want a government that defends the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has rejected a proposal to halt its war against Israel. A Hamas leader said the Islamic movement has deemed unfeasible a proposal by the rival Fatah to end attacks from the Gaza Strip. Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar said Fatah’s proposal for what was termed “peaceful resistance” could apply […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Ed Koch Almost everyone who lives in New York City knows that I am Jewish. Most know that I am a secular Jew who believes in God, the afterlife, reward and punishment, and that I hope to be rewarded. I have spent much of my professional life stressing how important it […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is pressing Israel to take the initiative to improve ties with American allies in the Middle East. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has been urging Israel to improve relations with Arab and other states in the Middle East. They said the effort was necessary […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that former Hamas operatives were forming independent insurgency cells in the West Bank. The Israel Security Agency has captured two cells determined to have been formed by former Hamas agents for operations against Israeli soldiers and civilians in the West Bank. ISA said the cells […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military, besieged by missile threats from several fronts, is seeking to enhance civil defense. The military has been testing a range of commercial technologies to bolster protection against missile strikes. The military has been stymied by government budget cuts in plans to build shelters and bunkers to protect […]