War Crimes Filed Against Palestinian Leaders at ICC
The Israeli legal group Shurat HaDin filed lawsuits with the ICC on Monday against three PA leaders for war crimes, human rights offenses and terrorism.
Report: Israel to Ask US to Cut Off All Funding to PA
Israel is set to ask the US Congress to halt all funding to the Palestinian Authority in response to the PA’s request to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week. An Israeli official told Ha’aretz that Jerusalem officials plan to turn to pro-Israel members of Congress to enforce a law banning funding to the […]
Israel Freezes PA Funds in Response to ICC Move
Israel froze NIS 500 million in Palestinian tax revenue Saturday in response to the Palestinian Authority’s application to join the International Criminal Court earlier this week.
Why Palestinians Opposed Abbas’s Statehood Bid
The widespread opposition among Palestinians to Abbas’s statehood bid is a clear sign that many Palestinians remain opposed to any form of concessions to Israel.
Abbas Signs Treaty to Join ICC, Prosecute Israel for War Crimes
Following a stinging defeat at the UN Security Council, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed appeals to join 20 international treaties.
Report: Kerry Threatens Abbas with Sanctions Should UN Bid Continue
John Kerry is reported to have hinted at Mahmoud Abbas that should he continue to push his UN bid for statehood at the UN, Washington would be forced to adopt sanctions against the Palestinians.
EU Backs Palestinian Dictatorship
These European parliaments are also turning a blind eye to the fact that, under the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, there is no respect for the rule of law, free speech, transparency or accountability.
World Support Turns in Favor of Palestinians
Wednesday was a difficult day for tiny Israel on the stage of world politics and diplomacy, with the tide of opinion, especially in Europe, turning squarely in favor of the Palestinians at the small country’s expense.
Will Abbas Apply for Full Membership in ICC Despite US Opposition?
Could the recognition of Palestinians as observers at the International Criminal Court be a stepping stone towards full membership?
Abbas: Latest Israeli Weapon…Wild Pigs?
The Jerusalem Post quoted Palestinian media saying that Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of using “wild pigs” in an assault on Palestinian lands.