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How will Israel's far-right government affect the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

From withholding nearly $40 million in tax revenue from the Palestinian Authority, to pledges to expand West Bank settlements and the Israeli security minister's controversial visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the first months of Israel's most far-right government in history presage a bleak outlook for peaceful relations between Israelis…

France 24 · Feb 6, 2023

Netanyahu is an existential threat to Israel. He can be resisted – but only with Palestinian support

The Israeli prime minister’s latest power grab should prompt his opponents to turn to an unlikely ally, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

Israel Probes Legality of US Giving Artifact to Palestinians

An ivory spoon dating back 2,700 years that was recently repatriated to the Palestinian Authority from the United States has sparked a dispute with Israel's new far-right government over the cultural heritage in the occupied West Bank. The clash brings into focus the political sensitivities surrounding archaeology in the Middle…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

Blinken criticises settlements but stresses US support for Israel

After meeting Palestinian President Abbas, top US diplomat says Washington’s immediate priority is to defuse tensions.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

Here's what is driving the latest spiral of Israeli-Palestinian violence

A 10-month military crackdown, a half-century occupation, increasing Palestinian militancy and a far-right Israeli government could impact the chances for more violence.

WEKU · Jan 28, 2023

US Sees Urgent Need for De-escalation in Israel, West Bank

The United States is deeply concerned about recent violence in Israel and the West Bank and believes there is an urgent need for all parties to de-escalate in the region, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday. The United States is aware of reports that at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023

U.S. sees urgent need for de-escalation in Israel, West Bank -White House

The United States is deeply concerned about recent violence in Israel and the West Bank and believes there is an urgent need for all parties to de-escalate in the region, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

Tense but calm after deadly Jenin raid triggers Israel-Gaza rocket fire exchange

Palestinian Authority suspends security cooperation after nine people were killed by Israeli defence forces

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Palestinians cut security ties with Israel after deadly raid

The Palestinian Authority said it’s ending security ties with Israel after eight militants and one civilian were killed in a West Bank gunfight, in an escalation in violence that was later followed by a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

After Jenin, is a third Palestinian uprising inevitable?

Israel’s military raid in Jenin was the deadliest in years, and makes an uprising more likely.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023