Middle East

Abbas Wins EU Backing for Palestinian Capital in East Jerusalem

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini assured President Mahmoud Abbas at a meeting in Brussels on Monday that the EU supported his...

Longtime Stalwart Supporter of Israel, US Vice President Makes His Fifth Visit to the Country

Mike Pence has long pushed for Trump policies on Israel and for placing limits on funding for Palestinian causes TEL AVIV (AP) — United States Vice...

Two-State Solution Only Way to End Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Egypt

Mahmoud Abbas expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s endeavours to support the Palestinian people, asserting that Egypt spared no effort to help establish a Palestinian...

Israeli Army Detains 21 Palestinians During West Bank Raids

According to Palestinian figures, over 6,400 Palestinians are being held in Israeli prisons, including 300 children. RAMALLAH (AA) — Israeli forces have detained 21 Palestinians in overnight...

Palestinian Refugees Across Middle East Brace for Trump Aid Cuts

Millions who depend on UNRWA expect worst from situation that could destabilise struggling host countries GAZA (AP) — Mahmoud Al Qouqa cannot imagine life without the three sacks...

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