Israeli forces have boarded two pro-Palestinian activist ships in international waters, as they were trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The Israeli defense forces spokesperson said in a statement that the boarding Friday was carried out in line with directives from the government after attempts to prevent the vessels from reaching Gaza were made. […]
Israeli Forces Board Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
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Activists: Israeli Forces Board Pro-Palestinian Flotilla
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Pro-Palestinian activists say Israeli naval forces are boarding their two ships in international waters, as they were trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Twitter accounts associated with the activist groups running the flotilla said Friday that Israeli forces were boarding their vessels. The reports came shortly after an Israeli defense forces spokesperson said on […]
Palestinians Face Setback in U.N. Membership Bid
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
France says is would abstain from any vote on Palestinian membership in the United Nations because it “has no chance of success.” The French foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that while it regards the Palestinians’ aspiration for statehood as legitimate, their request for full U.N. membership has no chance of being accepted, particularly […]
Activists: Israeli Ships Intercept Pro-Palestinian Flotilla
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Pro-Palestinian activists say that they have lost contact with their two ships trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, after Israeli navy vessels reportedly intercepted them in international waters. A spokeswoman for the activists told VOA Friday that two Israeli ships approached the boats Friday evening local time. The Israelis then asked the flotilla for […]
Activists: Israeli Ships Intercept Pro-Palestinian Flotilla
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Pro-Palestinian activists say that they have lost contact with their two ships trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, after Israeli navy vessels reportedly intercepted them in international waters. A spokeswoman for the activists told VOA Friday that two Israeli ships approached the boats Friday evening local time. The Israelis then asked the flotilla for […]
Palestinians Face Setback in U.N. Membership Bid
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
France is expected to explain its decision on Friday to abstain from any vote on Palestinian membership in the United Nations. The move comes a day after U.N. envoys announced the planned abstentions of France, Britain and Colombia. Palestinians need at least nine votes in the 15-member U.N. Security Council for their membership resolution to […]
Pro-Palestinian Activists Attempt to Break Israeli Blockade
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
Vessels carrying pro-Palestinian activists who are trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza are due to arrive in the region on Friday — a move that sets the stage for a confrontation with Israel. The 27 activists from countries including the U.S., Canada, and Ireland set sail from Turkey on Wednesday. They say their goal […]
Israel Freezes UNESCO Funding After Palestinian Membership Vote
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to freeze the country’s $2 million annual funding of UNESCO after the organization recognized the Palestinian Authority’s political status and granted it full membership. Thursday’s decision came two days after the Israeli Cabinet announced it would expedite construction of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the […]
Israel OKs New Jewish Settlements in Palestinian Territory
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
Israel’s prime minister has ordered the building of 2,000 new housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, one day after UNESCO recognized the Palestinian Authority’s political status and granted it full membership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday said the accelerated construction includes settlements he believes would remain in Israel following any future peace […]
Palestinians Preparing Membership Bids for More UN Agencies
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Palestinian officials say they are preparing to apply for membership to 16 other United Nations organizations following their admission to the U.N. cultural agency on Monday. Members of the Palestinian U.N. delegation in Geneva said Tuesday UNESCO’s vote approving the Palestinians’ membership has “opened the door” to similar bids at other U.N. agencies based in […]
