Israel Could Strip Palestinians of Citizenship, Deport Them, Under New Law

Israel's parliament has passed a law that enables authorities to withdraw citizenship and residency of Palestinians who have been imprisoned for “acts of terror” recognized by the Israeli government and receive financial aid from the Palestinian Authority. The law also allows deportation of Palestinians to occupied territories. Palestinians with Israeli...

Jordan Protests to Israel After Envoy Blocked From Holy Site

JERUSALEM — Jordan summoned the Israeli ambassador to Amman on Tuesday to protest a move by Israeli police to block the Jordanian envoy from entering a volatile holy site in Jerusalem. The incident quickly escalated tensions between the neighbors and reflected the heightened sensitivity around the sacred compound under Israel’s...

Will US Embassy in Jerusalem Be Built on Seized Palestinian Property?

The Biden administration is continuing the previous administration's decision to recognize Israel's claims to Jerusalem as its capital, a break from nearly 70 years of U.S. policy. The State Department is moving forward with plans to build an embassy in Jerusalem on land that was taken by Israel from Palestinian...

Israeli Flag Burns at Fresno Palestinian Protest

Hundreds of protesters supporting Palestine gathered Tuesday night in north Fresno. Carrying flags and chanting slogans, the demonstrators called for an end to latest Israel-Palestine fighting in the Gaza strip. The event was organized by Reza Nekumanesh, executive director of the Islamic Culture Center of Fresno, along with the Fresno...

Islamic Group Wants Hate Crime Probe. Fresno PD Unsure.

A leading Islamic-rights group is calling for a hate crime investigation after a Fresno man was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying three pro-Palestinian protesters. But police say they are unsure if it was a hate crime. Police arrested Brian Turner, 62 of Fresno, for the alleged incident while driving on westbound...

Palestinians Say UAE Deal Hinders Quest for Mideast Peace

JERUSALEM — Israel's agreement to establish diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates marks a watershed moment in its relations with Arab countries, but the Palestinians say it puts a just resolution of the Middle East conflict even farther out of reach. The UAE presented its decision to upgrade longstanding ties...

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