A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
Category: Netanyahu, Benjamin
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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers
The New York Times – On the Runway:Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
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Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt
Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
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Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices are up and stocks are down, as investors fear a potential wider regional conflict.
