How does ICC membership change Palestinian legal options?
Apr 1, 2015 · The State of Palestine officially became a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on April 1, a move that gives the court jurisdiction over potential war crimes …
Palestinian unity government will recognize Israel: Abbas
Apr 26, 2014 · Israel wants a Jewish state and said the recognition would include reciprocity — Israel would recognize Palestine as a state for the Palestinians. But for the 20 percent of …
In besieged Gaza, Palestinian unity deal sparks hope, caution
Apr 23, 2014 · As celebrations carried on into the night, fireworks and celebratory gunshots were fired into the air across Gaza city. Palestinian medical personnel reported that Israeli jets had …
UN chief: Palestine to join ICC on April 1 | Al Jazeera America
Jan 7, 2015 · The Palestinian decision to join the ICC has already sparked retaliation from Israel which froze the transfer of more than $100 million in tax funds collected for the Palestinians on …
Israel vows to avenge slain teens, but its leaders know escalation ...
Jun 30, 2014 · But modulating a level of escalation to prevent its running out of control could prove exceedingly difficult in an increasingly volatile regional context. Israel, Middle East, …
Israeli-Palestinian clashes upsetting Israeli faith in status quo
Jul 8, 2014 · The train was heavily damaged in last week’s clashes, and repairs will take months and cost millions. Service now ends at Hamivtar Station, a few hundred yards from the old …
Gaza civilian deaths may amount to war crimes, UN human rights …
Jul 23, 2014 · More than 4,563 people have been injured. The number of Israelis who have died has climbed to 35 — three civilians and 32 soldiers. One other soldier remains missing but is …
Israel End Force-Feeding Palestinian Prisoners | Al Jazeera America
Jan 1, 2016 · Palestinian journalist and author Mohammed al- Q e eq, who is being held without trial in Israel, has been on a hunger strike since Nov. 25. Palestinian prisoners have long …
Rocket fire from Lebanon hits Israel, unclear who was behind attack
Jul 10, 2014 · It has largely refrained from engaging Israel since a month-long war in 2006 when it fired thousands of rockets into Israel and was pummeled by Israeli airstrikes in response. …
Why Qatar, not Egypt, should mediate the Palestinian-Israeli …
Jul 23, 2014 · Though the idea is unpopular in Egypt and Israel, Hamas must be at the negotiating table and considered a legitimate partner for peace. This is a mistake Israel has made before, …