Category: West Bank

U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – Business:
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
What Is the E1 Project, Israel’s Disputed Settlement Plan in the West Bank?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
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.”
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.
Palestinian Rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant in Spat Over Authenticity

The New York Times – Music:
Shabjdeed, a rapper in the West Bank, criticized a fellow Palestinian musician in a song, saying his Western lifestyle and lyrics were far removed from life back home.