Palestine

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In 1945, however, Ibn Saud was at least formally the supplicant. As the representative of the Palestinian-Arabs he did not deny that Europe’s Jews had been cruelly treated. But he argued that innocent Palestinians should not have to pay for Germany’s crimes. (File Image AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why US, Saudis aren’t in a hurry to halt war in Gaza

If the major powers failed the Palestinians, their own race brothers were not very helpful either

11 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

Palestinians pray by the bodies of members of the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas movement, who died in Israeli bombardment of a tunnel, during their funeral in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, May 21, 2021. (Photo:AP)

Gautam Moorthy | An out of the box solution to end Israel, Palestine row

The situation today is that the Palestinians remain hopeful of regaining the West Bank without Israeli settlements

23 May 2021 12:00 AM

In a phone call to Trump on Sunday, King Salman affirmed the "kingdom's keenness to reach a lasting and fair solution to the Palestinian cause to bring peace", the official Saudi Press Agency reported. (AFP)

Saudi king calls for 'fair' Palestinian solution in Trump call

Saudi Arabia has said it will not follow the UAE until Israel has signed an internationally recognised peace accord with the Palestinians

07 Sep 2020 1:59 PM

Palestinians cross a bridge at Qalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem. (AP)

Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges

The Palestinian Authority put the West Bank city of Hebron on lockdown as well

24 Jun 2020 3:37 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP)

Netanyahu 'confident' US will support West Bank annexation

The annexation, which will kill chances of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, is likely to invite flak from worldwide

27 Apr 2020 12:17 PM

They also point out that most of the buildings are located in areas meant to be under Palestinian Authority civilian control under the agreements between the Palestinian and Israeli governments. (Photo: AFP)

Israel begins demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Palestinians accuse Israel of using security as pretext to force them out as part of long-term efforts to expand settlements and roads.

22 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

It is the holiest site in Judaism and the third holiest for Muslims after Mecca and Medina, administered by the Muslim Waqf but secured by Israeli police. (Photo: AP)

Palestinian minister arrested by Israel in Jerusalem

The status of Al-Aqsa, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, is one of the most sensitive issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

30 Jun 2019 2:19 PM

The Palestinians again rejected the proposals Tuesday, accusing the US and Israel of trying to bully them and quash their desire for independence. (Photo: AP)

Palestinians protest, strike over US peace plan in Bahrain

But the Palestinians have boycott the event, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of pro-Israel bias.

25 Jun 2019 8:39 PM

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Photo: AP)

Palestine honours Indian with 'Star of Jerusalem' award

Palestinian president thanked the awardee for serving Palestine and Jerusalem, the third holiest city for Muslims.

14 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

PM Narendra Modi with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: PTI)

India votes in favor of Israel against Palestinian human rights group at UN

Israel had objected to Palestinian rights group Shahed being given an observer status in UN bodies

12 Jun 2019 3:24 PM

Palestinian students inside their damaged school nearby a building that was destroyed by Israeli airstikes, in Gaza. (Photo: ANI)

Israel repoens Gaza crossings on Sunday

The developments came after a week that saw violent clashes along the Israel-Gaza border.

12 May 2019 1:43 PM

Albert Einstein's travel diaries reveal racially offensive views

The editor of the book said Einstein had made comments that were "pretty unpleasant" and at odds with his humanitarian image.

18 Jun 2018 11:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas (Photo: @PMO/Twitter)

Palestine has always taken top spot in our foreign policy: Modi

President Abbas welcomed Modi stating that Indian leadership has always stood by peace in Palestine.

10 Feb 2018 4:45 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Palestine. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

Modi 1st PM to visit Palestine, hopes to lead stronger bilateral ties

PM Modi is likely to announce the set-up of a super-speciality hospital in Palestine's Ramallah.

10 Feb 2018 3:18 PM

The Berlin Wall has been down, for as long as it was up: 10316 days. (Photo: Facebook/Howard Griffin Gallery)

Berlin Wall: The rise, and the artist who lead its fall

Thierry's aim was to paint the Wall so that it looked like a deformity and stood out, not to beautify it.

07 Feb 2018 11:32 AM

Trump in his Jan 2 tweet had expressed frustration over the lack of progress in his attempts to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians, and he pointed the finger at the Palestinians. (photo: AP/File)

US withholds USD 65 million from Palestinian aid programs

The US is UNWRA's largest donor, supplying nearly 30 percent of its budget.

17 Jan 2018 10:58 AM

Palestinian leaders voted on Monday to call for the suspension of recognition of Israel . (Photo: AFP)

Palestinian leaders vote for suspension of recognition of Israel

While withdrawing the PLO's recognition of Israel could spark international backlash, it was unclear whether the vote was binding.

16 Jan 2018 10:12 AM

A total of 1984 people were injured, they found, of whom 53 (three percent) died. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rubber bullets are not safe: study

This discussion does not in any way suggest that other weapons are safer.

19 Dec 2017 12:06 PM

Gaza Instagram stars want world to get the picture

They may not be able to leave Gaza without Israeli or Egyptian permission, but their photos can.

12 Oct 2017 1:10 PM

Michael Chabon, left, and Ayelet Waldman pose for a photo at the launch of a new book of essays titled "Kingdom of Olive and Ash"

Authors publish collection of essays on West Bank

Book highlights the day-to-day struggles of Palestinians living under Israeli control

21 Jun 2017 1:25 PM

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