Tag : West Bank
David Friedman title : New US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman Supports Jewish Settlement Expansions
summary : Attorney David Friedman was approved as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel during a confirmation meeting, which was followed by a 52-46 senate vote.
date : Mar 28, 2017 01:00 PM EDT
12th Dead Sea Scrolls title : 12th Dead Sea Scrolls' Cave Found in Israel, 'Best Discovery in 60 Years'
summary : Evidence of a 12th cave related to the Dead Sea scrolls was found this week by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. Archeologists, including Oren Gutfeld and Ahiad Ovadia from the university's Institute of Archeology -- aided by Randall Price and students of Liberty University in Virginia -- are the first people in more than 60 years to have discovered a new scroll cave. Prior to this find, it was believed only 11 caves had contained the coveted scrolls.
date : Feb 09, 2017 09:22 AM EST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu title : Israel Risks 'Two-State Solution' For Peace With Palestine Over Settlements Issue, Kerry Says
summary : Peace efforts face "grave jeopardy" between Israel and Palestine according to US Secretary of State John Kerry. Israeli Prime Minister says that this statement is not balanced.
date : Dec 29, 2016 01:32 AM EST
Gaza Christians title : Easter 2016 in Jerusalem: Record 850 Gaza Christians Permitted For Christian Holy Day Into Bethlehem
summary : At least 850 Christian Palestinians from the Gaza City Strip will travel to celebrate Easter in Bethlehem and occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli authorities agreed to grant them permits, a Palestinian official said Saturday. This is the first time such a large number of Christians from Gaza received permits to go to the West Bank and Jerusalem.
date : Mar 25, 2016 11:26 AM EDT
Ave Maria title : Religious Film Makes Oscars' List: 'Ave Maria' Shows Comedic Struggle of Nuns, Israelis
summary : A Palestinian short film, "Ave Maria" is one of the 2016 Oscar nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. The film explores a comedic look at an encounter between Palestinian nuns and a Jewish settler family in the West Bank, whose unexpected and challenging situation is wholly shaped by religious commitments and differences.
date : Jan 20, 2016 01:23 PM EST