Asia International

Israel Opposes French Initiative, Calls for Direct Talks with Palestine

More than 25 foreign ministers mostly from Western and Arab countries are meeting in Paris to revive talks to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the absence of the two conflicting parties. Netanyahu has been against the French approach and he stated ahead of the Paris conference that “the path to peace does not pass though […]

Asia International

Ban Ki-Moon Condemns Israel’s Continuing Occupation, Netanyahu hits back

UN Chief Tuesday condemned Israel’s continuing occupation of the Palestinian territories following Israeli Prime Minister’s recent approval of construction of further 153 settlement houses in West Bank. Ban Ki-Moon expressed his indignation over what he qualified as “an affront to the Palestinian people and to the international community”. “Palestinian frustration is growing under the weight […]

Features International

Israel: Netanyahu tries damage control, US to reconsider support  

White House has hinted that it could change its policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after Netanyahu ruled out a two-state solution. Although Netanyahu has tried to soften his remarks after winning the elections, Washington said it has to “see what sort of policy and priorities the prime minister chooses” in his new government. On Thursday, […]

Egypt Features Headlines International

Egypt rules out mediation in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Three days after tensions between Israel and Palestinian continue, Egypt has called for an end to the attacks from both sides.  Cairo has played a very important role in the conflict between the two countries but it seems as if the new government doesn’t have any intention of continuing in this vein. Cairo is not […]