A Wall Street Journal report explains that a coalition of Hebron’s most powerful clan leaders, led by Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari, has issued a public declaration of intent to break away from the Palestinian Authority (PA), establish an autonomous Emirate of Hebron, and seek membership of the Abraham Accords.
When Netanyahu visited the White House, Donald Trump said in a press conference that the US could take over the Gaza Strip and suggested the permanent resettlement of its 1.8 million residents to neighbouring Arab countries.
Why it matters: It adds to pressure from Israelis, Republicans and major Democratic donors, even as Biden has gotten support from much of his party.
Mr. Biden’s errors have made this war longer and bloodier than it had to be, increasing the suffering of Gazan civilians while keeping Israel from realizing its objectives. He has no one to blame for the political costs he bears but himself.
IF YOU still rely on the BBC, Sky, ITV, Daily Mail, Telegraph or Times for your news, you will have missed the Israeli Ambassador’s stinging speech to the members of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. Gilad Erdan spoke during a debate on the United States’ decision to veto the Palestinian Authority’s bid to become the 194th member of the United Nations.
The newspaper’s long record of bias in its coverage of Israel and Jewish issues has worsened with an influx of young ‘woke’ reporters, experts say.
Richard Haass offers his perspective on the wars in Ukraine and Israel, and China’s outlook
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