Judea and Samaria
Those against the suspension of Israel’s sovereignty push in favor of peace with the UAE should “reconsider their approach,” says former U.S. Special Representative for Middle East Affairs Jason Greenblatt.
Supermarket and telecoms magnate Rami Levy files suit over claims his company violates international law by operating in Judea and Samaria.
In the deal to normalize relations between the two Middle Eastern countries, Israel agreed to temporarily suspend its plans.
The Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act would also prohibit U.S. assistance to areas where Israel has applied sovereignty.
Republicans are urging the Trump administration to back the move, as are groups such as evangelical Christians, a core base of support.
Gershon Hacohen, one of the founding directors of Habithonistim ‒ Protectors of Israel, aims to convince decision-makers that the many of the ideas of international observers and foreign missions to ensure Israel’s security are “an illusion” and cannot guarantee Israel’s security.
The funds are earmarked for job creation and other welfare projects seeking to help the Palestinian population in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
While some fear the breakdown of the Palestinian Authority, former senior U.S. officials tell JNS that Israel should promote its end so that a new generation of leaders can take over.
“The way we see it, anything short of a viable two-state solution is going to push not just Jordan, not just Palestine, not just Israel, but the region and the world into chaos,” said Omar Razzaz.
The Tehran-backed plan to attack Israeli targets, including a soldier, was to be carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
The Defense for Children International-Palestine has been linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, designated a terror group by the United States and European Union.
The suspects threw an explosive device and apparently also carried out a drive-by shooting at the town of Beit-El, the IDF says; no casualties or damage were reported.
