Jewish Settlements

Why Silwan became another Palestinian protest hotspot

An Israeli court order forced the natives of Silwan to demolish their own houses and commercial properties, sparking widespread outrage.

Israel is changing the demographics of Golan Heights too

Replicating the Jerusalem model, Tel Aviv aims to create a Jewish majority with illegal settlements in occupied Golan Heights.

Settler violence is ‘out of control’ thanks to Israeli government’s silence

Israel’s government is accused of not acting against violent settler protests, in which Jewish extremists beat and injure police forces and Palestinian civilians.

Why is Israel bent on expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank?

Tel Aviv announced a plan to build thousands of homes for Jewish settlers on land belonging to Palestinians.

Israeli annexation would be most serious violation of international law: UN

"I call upon Israel to abandon its annexation plans," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, adding that such a move would "threaten efforts to advance regional peace."

Israeli occupation costs $47 billion to Palestinians

According to the UN, the fiscal cost of Israeli occupation reached $47.7 billion for Palestinains between 2000 and 2017.

In pictures: The expansion of illegal Jewish settlements in Palestine

Despite violating international law and going against public opinion, Israel continues to occupy West Bank and East Jerusalem and is using settlers to fortify its hold on illegally occupied territories.

Macron calls for new Israel-Palestine talks during Netanyahu's visit

After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Paris for a Holocaust commemoration, French President Emmanuel Macron said "everything should be done" to ensure negotiations start again with the aim of reaching a two-state solution.