US protects a client state: 45 vetoes – and counting
By Thalif UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The UN Security Council (UNSC), the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of […]
Biden is blocking a UN statement calling for a ceasefire
As the death toll rises in Gaza, the Biden administration is blocking the release of a United Nations Security Council statement calling for a ceasefire.BY MICHAEL ARRIAMAY 13, 2021 JOE BIDEN […]
Biden followed pro-Israel U.S. precedent. But new critics shake status quo.
“No mention of Sheikh Jarrah. No mention of the Al-Aqsa raid,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said after President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Left-wing members of President Joe […]
What Israelis say:
Can J Street stoop any lower in backing anti-Israel views? – opinion NGO is lobbying to restrict US military aid to Israel and moving towards a ‘confederated state’ to replace Israel. By DAVID M. WEINBERG APRIL 22, 2021 A J Street panel meeting(photo credit: First in sorrow, then in anger, for […]
The Holy Land and the unholy media: Reporting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict fairly
11th May 2021 ALHAKAM.ORG The ongoing injustices of Israel against the Palestinian people have unveiled a stark bias in reporting and narratives pushed by politicians and media outlets. As echoed […]
Only US intervention can halt Israel’s Jerusalem onslaught
OSAMA AL-SHARIF May 12, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/g3n27 Almost three years ago, then-US President Donald Trump took the illegal and unilateral step of recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s united capital. By […]
Explained: Bejomd the clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa
What is the significance of the mosque and its location, and why has it become the site of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians over the last one week Written […]
‘Not $1’: US lawmaker urges end to complicity in Israeli abuses
Congresswoman Betty McCollum tells Al Jazeera about effort to ensure Israel doesn’t use US aid to violate Palestinian rights. By Jillian Kestler-D’Amours 8 May 2021 Over the past several years, US […]
Twenty Palestinians killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza
At least 65 others wounded in air strikes, Palestinian health ministry says, after Hamas fires rockets into Israel. 10 May 2021 More than a dozen Palestinians have been killed in […]
Jerusalem Day festivities shaken by rockets, violent riots
Police stormed the Temple Mount to disperse rioters who fired fireworks and threw stones at security forces. Over 700 people were injured in the clashes, according to the Red Crescent. […]
‘Ethnic Cleansing’: Ilhan Omar Responds to Jerusalem Official’s Remarks Amid Conflict Over Evictions
BY JASON LEMON ON 5/9/21 What Is Annexation? Term Explained Amid Israel’s Halted Plans For West Bank Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat said the remarks of deputy mayors of Jerusalem are a […]
Crisis and opportunity: The ‘Deal of the Century’ challenge for Palestinians
Feb 04,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – RAMZY BAROUD After several postponements, US President, Donald Trump, has finally revealed the details of his Middle East plan, dubbed “Deal of the […]
Portals to history and conflict – the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City
Oct 7, 2019 – http://www.swissinfo.ch JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Jews, Muslims and Christians pass daily through the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City, on their way to and from prayers or simply […]
King of Jordan warns of ‘catastrophic’ one-state solution in interview with MSNBC
By JT – Sep 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — US cable TV news network MSNBC, which is owned by NBCUniversal, conducted an interview with His Majesty King Abdullah on […]
Netanyahu repeats pledge to annex Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Source: Reuters BY Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to annex all Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, he said on Sunday, reiterating an election […]
Honduras Will Recognize Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital
Source: Forward By Marcy Oster (JTA) — Honduras will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. President Juan Orlando Hernandez will travel to Israel on Friday to inaugurate a “diplomatic office” in Jerusalem, […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launches campaign to take Fridays off for Jumah prayers
Source: religionnews.com HARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) – When Harris Zafar’s oldest child starts middle school in the fall, Zafar plans to sit down with the school administration for a talk. “Here’s the deal,” Zafar said he’ll explain. “We’re Muslim and my son is going to have to leave early on Fridays. […]
The elusive saga of ‘Peace to Prosperity’
Jul 09,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah The “Peace to Prosperity” conference that convened during the last week of June in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, ended without […]
The gift of overcoming barriers eludes the world’s Orthodox Christians
Source: The Economist SCORES OF millions of Orthodox Christians will on June 16th mark the feast of Pentecost. This celebration centres on the moment when, according to church tradition, the […]
Is war with Iran the next step?
BURHANETTIN DURAN @burhanduran Published 17.05.2019 Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dangerously over the past week. Although both sides deny that war is imminent, a violent confrontation […]