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Biden cracks down on West Bank settlers Yesterday, in what seems like a daring move, Biden announced a visa ban targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The policy move follows President Biden’s warning last month that sanctions could be imposed on individuals the US views as involved in violence against Palestinians, particularly in the larger territory. … Read more.
Israel is withdrawing from the occupied city of Jenin in the West Bank today. On Monday, Israel launched the biggest military operation in the Palestinian Territories in 20 years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the mission was to cull terrorists from safe havens in the Jenin refugee camp. And he’s hailing it as “mission accomplished.” Israel invaded Jenin… Read more.
Israelis protesting Judicial Reforms Israelis have been mounting judicial reform protests since early January. The government’s plan to enact sweeping judicial reforms triggered them. They see the plan as a brazen attempt to help PM Netanyahu escape justice. He’s on trial for corruption and breach of public trust. Beyond that, Israelis fear these reforms will undermine their… Read more.
