Like President Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is the typical right wing leader. He pretends to be a man of peace, while willing to bring the world to the boiling point for his political gain.
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Rare Protests Erupt Against Hamas 12-Year Rule Over Gaza
Hamas is facing biggest demonstrations against its 12-year rule of the Gaza Strip, hundreds of Palestinians taking to the streets in recent days to protest.
Israeli Arabs Furious Over Netanyahu ‘Citizen’ Comments
Arab citizens of Israel have been expressing anger over recent comments by Israeli P.M Netanyahu, who said Israel “is not a country of all its citizens.
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to Stay On in Face of Corruption Charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing indictment for alleged corruption, says he will lead Israel for “many more years.”
Iconic Palestinian Robe Fashions a New Political Symbol
Traditional brightly embroidered dress of Palestinian women known as “thobe” was not the type of garment one would expect to become a pop political symbol.
Lawyers Call for Ban of Israeli Arm Exports to Cameroon
A political crisis is taking place in the English-speaking provinces of Cameroon, situated in the country’s western provinces, near the Nigeria border.
Trapped in Gaza, Sundance Documentary Star Misses Film Festival
A documentary called Gaza is hitting screens at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, providing a glimpse of life in blockaded Hamas-ruled territory.
Main Netanyahu Challenger to Launch Israel Election Bid
A former Israeli military chief regarded as the only serious challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu was set to formally unveil his election campaign.
Israel Says it Can Foil Foreign Election Meddling Amid Scare
Israel’s internal security service says it was prepared to thwart any foreign intervention in the upcoming elections, as suspicions were made on Russia.
Netanyahu Corruption Probes Hit Snag on State’s Witnesses
Israeli PM Netanyahu, contesting an April election under shadow of possible corruption charges, demanded Monday to confront state’s witnesses against him.