Israel-Palestinian Conflict Archives - Page 241 Of 272

Israel Will Not Accept a Reality Dictated by Iran

March 20, 2025July 13, 2015

At Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Iranian President Rouhani, saying, “The ruler of Iran, Khamenei, was quoted as saying the U.S. must be fought, regardless of whether there is a [nuclear] agreement. The president of Iran, Rouhani, led a hate march in the streets of Tehran in which U.S. and Israeli flags were burned and many chanted ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel.’

Council of Europe: European Antisemitism Increased ‘Dramatically’ Over Gaza War

July 10, 2015

Verbal and physical attacks against Jews in Europe increased “dramatically” in 2014 across the continent, the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance said in its annual report released on Thursday.

France not backing away from plans to submit UN resolution on two-states

December 31, 2021July 9, 2015

France denied on Wednesday that it was backing away from plans to submit a UN Security Council resolution calling for a two-state solution based on the 1967 lines.

US leaving Israel in the dark on Iran talks, say Israeli officials

July 10, 2015July 8, 2015

The American negotiating team at the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna has not updated Israel on developments in the talks in nearly two weeks, Israeli and American officials agreed Tuesday.

Palestinian FM: France Drops Bid for UN Resolution to Kickstart Peace Talks

July 7, 2015

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki said Tuesday that a French diplomatic bid to advance a United Nations resolution to restart the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians has been abandoned by the Elysee Palace in wake of pressure by Israel and the U.S.

Israel Is Building an Anti-ISIS Fence Along Border With Jordan

July 6, 2015

Israel has taken one more step to walling itself off from its neighbors, NBC News reported.

Israel angrily warns powers caving to Iran in nuke talks

December 31, 2021July 5, 2015

Jerusalem reacted furiously over reports Saturday that world powers were closing in on a long-sought pact that would see the lifting of sanctions in exchange for curbs on Tehran’s nuclear program.

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015

The Hebrew-language Walla! reported Tuesday that it has learned from a foreign source that IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot has appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Yair Golan to head a special team tasked with examining the military options against Iran.

ISIS Promises to Be a ‘Thorn in the Throat of Hamas’ and Israel

December 31, 2021July 2, 2015

Islamic State insurgents threatened on Tuesday to turn the Gaza Strip into another of their Middle East fiefdoms, accusing Hamas, the organization that rules the Palestinian territory, of being insufficiently stringent about religious enforcement.

Islamic State Threatens to Topple Hamas in Gaza

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015

Israeli Defense Minister Says Israel is Helping Selected Rebel Groups in Syria

June 30, 2015

Although Israel has repeatedly declared its determination not to get sucked into the civil war raging across the border with Syria, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon admitted Monday that the country was in fact doing more than just cheering on the good guys.

Abbas gives Hamas Tuesday Deadline to Join Government

December 31, 2021June 29, 2015

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that Hamas has until Tuesday to join a new unity government.

Vatican signs first treaty with ‘State of Palestine’

December 31, 2021June 26, 2015

The Vatican signed its first treaty with the “State of Palestine” on Friday, calling for “courageous decisions” to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a two-state solution.

Palestinians Seek War Crimes Against Israel

June 25, 2015

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry on Thursday presented documents to the International Criminal Court in The Hague asserting that Israel should be investigated for war crimes committed in last summer’s fighting in the Gaza Strip and for continued construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Turkey Confirms Secret Talks with Israel

June 25, 2015June 24, 2015

On Wednesday, Turkey said it was holding talks with Israel over a deal to reconcile the two former allies following a deadly Israeli commando raid on a Turkish aid vessel bound for Gaza.

Syrian Islamists led by Nusra Front unite near Israel’s border

December 31, 2021June 24, 2015

Eight Islamist groups active near Israel’s border in southern Syria have united into one bloc as the country’s Druse come under increasing pressure.

France to Propose ‘UN Security Council Resolution’ to Bring Mideast Peace

July 5, 2015June 23, 2015

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius warned Sunday of an “explosion” in the absence of Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts during a visit to the region Sunday, after Paris said it would propose a U.N. Security Council resolution to set a framework for negotiations.

Israel slams ‘politically motivated and morally flawed’ UN Gaza report

June 25, 2015June 23, 2015

Israel on Monday said it would ‘seriously’ evaluate the United Nations Human Rights Council inquiry on the Gaza conflict, while politicians from left and right slammed the international body for bias and declared that the international investigators lacked access to evidence.

Hamas rejects unilateral dissolution of Palestinian unity

June 17, 2015

Hamas said Wednesday it rejected any unilateral dissolution of the Palestinian unity government after senior officials reported that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced the government would resign.

Sirens in Israel as Syrian rebels launch anti-government offensive

June 17, 2015

Rebels in southern Syria announced a major offensive on Wednesday to capture remaining positions held by the Syrian military in Quneitra province, near to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The shelling set off sirens on the Israeli side of the border, warning of incoming rockets or shells.