Palestine

"Find An Acceptable Two-State Solution": India Urges Israel, Palestine

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 29, 2020

India on Wednesday reaffirmed its call for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and asked both sides to resolve all issues through direct negotiations.

Proposed Palestinian Capital Will Be In Abu Dis, Says Benjamin Netanyahu

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that a US peace plan envisages the proposed Palestinian capital be located in Abu Dis, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of Jerusalem

Donald Trump Calls Mideast Plan A "Big Step Towards Peace"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 29, 2020

US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that Israel was taking a "big step towards peace" as he unveiled a plan aimed at solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

International Criminal Court To Probe 'War Crimes' In Palestine: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 21, 2019

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Friday she wanted to open a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories, sparking a furious reaction from Israel and condemnation from the United States.

Israeli Planes Strike Gaza After Rocket Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 8, 2019

Israeli aircraft carried out attacks in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip early Sunday, Palestinian security officials said, hours after militants in the enclave launched three rockets at the Jewish state.

Hope For Early Resumption Of Dialogue Between Palestine, Israel: PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 28, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for an early resumption of dialogue between Palestine and Israel to move towards a comprehensive and negotiated resolution, as he reiterated India's "strong support" for the Palestinian cause on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.

"If Israeli People Can Do It...": Row Over Indian Diplomat's J&K Remarks

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday November 27, 2019

A video of India's Consul General in New York City that shows him comparing the government's decision on Jammu and Kashmir to Israel and Palestine, something the Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected in the past, surfaced online today

India Pledges To Give $5 Million To UN Palestine Refugee Agency In 2020

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2019

India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2020 to the UN Palestine refugee agency, even as it voiced concern over the agency's "dire" financial situation due to the funding gaps that risk its core services to the refugees in the fields of education and health.

Israel Hits Gaza After Rocket Sirens Force Benjamin Netanyahu Off Stage

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Wednesday hours after rockets from the Palestinian enclave triggered sirens that forced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu off the stage at an election rally in Israel.

India Contributes $5 Million To UN Agency Working For Palestinian Refugees

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 7, 2019

India on Tuesday contributed USD 5 million to the UN Palestine refugee agency and called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for the organisation's work.

Israel Begins Demolition Of Palestinian Homes In Jerusalem

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

Israel began demolishing a number of Palestinian homes it considers illegal south of Jerusalem early Monday, an AFP journalist said, in a move which has drawn international concern.

India Pledges To Contribute USD 5 Million To UN Palestine Refugee Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2019 to the UN Palestine Refugee Agency, even as it voiced concern over the agency's difficult financial situation due to voluntary contributions from a limited donor base and called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for its work.

Vote Against Palestinian NGO Not Against Their Cause: Foreign Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

India's vote in the UN's ECOSOC against a Palestinian NGO should not in any way be construed as a vote against the Palestinian cause, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.

Indian-Origin Man Honoured With 'Star Of Jerusalem' Medal By Palestine

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has conferred Indian-origin Sheikh Mohammad Munir Ansari with the Star of Jerusalem medal - one of the highest honours given to foreign nationals by the Palestinian Authority - for strengthening Indo-Palestine ties.

Airbnb Will Leave West Bank Homes Listed to Settle Suits

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2019

The agreement settles all legal actions brought by hosts and potential hosts who went to court with concerns about listings, according to Airbnb.