Jewish settlements

US backs Israel on settlements, angering Palestinians and clouding peace process

The announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was a victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is struggling to remain in power after two inconclusive Israeli elections this year, and a defeat for the Palestinians.

Nov 19, 2019, 08:31 AM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull criticises UN as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for state visit

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull offered a staunch defence of Israel on Wednesday, criticising the United Nations and vowing never to support "one-sided resolutions" calling for an end to Israeli settlement building on occupied land.

Feb 22, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

Israel to vote on legalising wildcat outposts

Late last year lawmakers approved draft legislation that would retroactively grant legal status to wildcat settlements across the West Bank.

Jan 29, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Israeli settlements in West Bank not illegal: Donald Trump adviser

Israeli religious nationalists see the Palestinian territory as part of the country, citing Jews' connection to the land from biblical times.

Oct 27, 2016, 01:36 AM IST

Two Palestinians stab woman in West Bank, shot dead: Army

Two Palestinians stabbed an Israeli woman near a group of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank on Thursday before being shot dead, the army said, the latest in a months-long wave of violence.

Mar 17, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

UN measure seeks to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks

A draft UN resolution aimed at reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks calls for a freeze on Jewish settlements and halting moves to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court.

Oct 30, 2015, 07:55 AM IST