Gaza ceasefire holds overnight after days of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad More than 40 Palestinians have been killed and over 300 wounded in the three days of fighting. Axios · Aug 7, 2022
Palestinian President Pressures for a Political Process, Not Just Calm Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pressing to reduce tension in the Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem. According to informed sources, Abbas wants to launch a political process to achieve lasting and comprehensive peace as the only solution that will guarantee calm. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Abbas agreed with Jordan's… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022
Jordan King to Visit Ramallah to Ease Tension Ahead of Ramadan Jordan's King Abdullah II will visit Ramallah soon to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in an attempt to contain a possible escalation during Ramadan month, according to the official Kan Channel. Kan said that the monarch plans to come to Ramallah on the eve of Ramadan and meet Abbas, who… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022
Palestinians Call For Protecting Al-Aqsa on Purim Holiday Palestinian officials called for a mobilization towards Al-Aqsa Mosque, on Wednesday and Thursday, to face calls by extremist Jewish groups to storm the mosque on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Muhammad Hussein called on the Palestinians to flock to Al-Aqsa in order to counter calls launched… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022
Dubai, Tel Aviv Resume Flights After Agreeing on Security Arrangements The Israeli security agency, the Shin Bet, announced an agreement between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv on the security arrangement to allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai. Non-stop flights will resume on Sunday, with about 12 daily trips between Tel Aviv and Dubai. Last… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022