Palestinians Ditch Bid For Membership In UN Tourism Body
TEL AVIV – The Palestinian leadership on Wednesday ditched a bid for full state membership in the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) following pressure from Israel and the U.S.
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Full Membership Vote for ‘Palestine’ at UN Tourism Body Expected to Pass This Week
TEL AVIV – A vote by the Palestinian Authority to gain full state membership of the UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is expected to pass this week at the body’s General Assembly in Chengdu, China.
Germany Attacks Israel’s East Jerusalem Settlement Plans
BERLIN – Germany on Thursday strongly criticized Israel’s plans to push ahead with the building of hundreds of new settlements in East Jerusalem, saying it would undermine efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister
Israel Omitted But Palestine Included On Chain Store Globe
A novelty globe sold at Poundland shops in the UK and Ireland displays “Palestine” where the State of Israel should be featured. The £1 Mini Globe, described as a “unique desk accessory” was bought at a London branch of the budget
Vatican: Holy Land Two-State Solution ‘As Soon as Possible’
Representatives of the Holy See and the State of Palestine signed a “Global Agreement” in the Vatican on Friday regarding “essential aspects of the life and activity of the Church in the State of Palestine” while reaffirming at the same time “support for a negotiated and peaceful solution of the situation in the region.”
World View: US Escalates Tensions with Plans for Patrols, Aircraft in South China Sea
Nusra Front vows to eradicate ISIS in Qalamoun on Syria/Lebanon border; US escalates tensions with plans for patrols, aircraft in South China Sea; Vatican to recognize State of Palestine while canonizing Palestinian nuns
International Criminal Court Opens Probe into Israel’s War Crimes
In a move that some are describing as purely symbolic, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary investigation into war crimes committed by Israel during the summer 2014 Gaza war.
