October 2016
Mahmoud Abbas Meets Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Mahmoud Abbas met with Hamas leaders Khaled Mashal and Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar to discuss Palestinian national reconciliation. This rare meeting, encouraged by the Qatari…
Warning to Hamas about 'Dragging Israel into Another War in Gaza'
Israel's military minister warns Hamas against escalating tensions, stating that another war would lead to Hamas's destruction. Recent airstrikes by Israel follow Palestinian rocket attacks…
Arrival of Ethiopian Falashas in Israel
A group of 64 Ethiopian Falashas was transferred to Israel, marking the first such transfer in three years. The Israeli government plans to continue these…
Palestinian Attacker Killed After Shooting Several Israelis in Jerusalem
A Palestinian driver in East Jerusalem killed two Israelis and injured several others in a shooting attack before being killed by security forces. The attack…
Hurricane Matthew Approaches the U.S.; Obama Declares State of Emergency in Florida
Hurricane Matthew has caused significant destruction in Haiti, leading to at least 339 fatalities. In response, President Obama declared a state of emergency in Florida…
Hurricane Matthew Leaves 26 Dead; Warning to Residents of East Florida
Hurricane Matthew has caused significant destruction in the Caribbean, resulting in 26 deaths, and has prompted mass evacuations in Florida as it approaches the state.…
Most Israelis are 'pessimistic' about peace with Palestinians
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Israelis are pessimistic about achieving peace with Palestinians, with only a small percentage believing a peace agreement…