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View Timeline →Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Sparking Palestinian Outrage
Colombia has inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem, a significant policy shift from the previous administration that severed ties with Israel. This move has drawn criticism…
US Blocks Palestinian Leader from UN Meeting for Second Year Amid Peace Process Tensions
The US has blocked Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending a UN meeting in New York for the second consecutive year, citing the failure of…
US Extends Visa Ban on Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly
The US has extended a visa ban on Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, for the second consecutive year. This decision comes ahead of the…
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Mosques and Property in West Bank
Israeli settlers have reportedly set fire to two mosques, vehicles, and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials. This incident highlights…
Israel's Approval of 13 New Settlements Raises Concerns Over East Jerusalem Isolation
Israel has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting warnings from Palestinian officials about the potential isolation of…
Israel Returns Tanks to the West Bank After Decades
Israeli tanks have re-entered the West Bank for the first time in decades, following a declaration from Israeli officials about their extended military presence in…
What are the main points of the new ceasefire plan for Gaza and the release of hostages?
Qatari mediators have proposed a new ceasefire plan to end the Gaza conflict and facilitate the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. While progress…
Israel's Report to the UN: Hamas Tortured Hostages
Israel's Ministry of Health reported that hostages taken by Hamas were tortured and abused, with the findings based on interviews with aid groups. The report…
A Five-Year-Old Palestinian Boy Killed in Recent Israeli Attacks
A five-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli gunfire during military operations in the West Bank. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the arrest…
Israel Releases 73 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel released 73 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture, but Palestinians deem it insignificant due to the minor offenses of those released. This release was…
Killing of a Senior Hamas Leader - 2003-06-22
Israeli forces killed Abdullah al-Qawasmi, a senior Hamas leader, during an attempted arrest in Hebron. This incident has been condemned by Palestinian officials as it…
President Bush is very pleased with the arrest of Abu Abbas and his future trial - 2003-04-17
President Bush expressed satisfaction with the arrest of Palestinian terrorist Abu Abbas and his impending trial, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to pursuing terrorists. Abu Abbas…
Three Palestinians Killed
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers in two separate incidents, including a woman and her young daughter. The violence follows the death of a…
Israeli Forces Enter Hebron - 2002-04-29
Israeli forces have launched a military operation in Hebron, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 Palestinians, following an attack on a Jewish settlement.…
Seven Killed in Last Night's Clashes in Nablus - 2002-04-05
Last night, seven individuals were killed in clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in Nablus amid ongoing military operations in the West Bank. The situation…
Seven Palestinians Accused of Collaborating with Israel Killed
In Tulkarm, West Bank, seven Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel were killed by masked gunmen. This incident follows the withdrawal of Palestinian police amid…
Explosives Found in a Palestinian Ambulance - 2002-03-28
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian suspected of terrorism and found explosives in an ambulance near Ramallah. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian…
U.S. Special Envoy's Visit to the Middle East - 2002-03-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has dropped his precondition for ceasefire talks with Palestinians, stating negotiations will proceed despite ongoing violence. This development coincides with…