Palestinians turn to UN for support

Palestinians turn to UN for support

By cricketguru on from english.aljazeera.net

The Palestinians are set to ask the UN Security Council to condemn Israeli settlement construction, according to a copy of a draft resolution obtained by the AP news agency.

The move reflects growing Palestinian discontent with stalled US efforts to broker a peace agreement, and is part of a campaign to put international pressure on Israel
50,000 New Settlement Units in Al-Quds

50,000 New Settlement Units in Al-Quds

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – While the Palestinians froze indirect talks over settlement building, the Israeli government of hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning 50,000 new setter units in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem).
UK to label products “Israeli Settlement Produce” from illegal settlements in Palestine

UK to label products “Israeli Settlement Produce” from illegal settlements in Palestine

By mujahideenryder on from www.mujahideenryder.net

Props to the UK government for doing this. Boycotting these products will be boycotting terrorists.Britain has acted to increase pressure on Israel over its West Bank settlements by advising UK supermarkets on how to distinguish between foods from the settlements and Palestinian-manufactured goods.The government’s move falls short of a legal requirement but is bound [...]Related posts:Israeli invaders built settlements faster in 2008 than previous yearsUltimate Jihad and Sabr in Palestine – Picture of Israeli throwing wine on Palestinian WomanProtest/March in DC against the U.S. and Israeli agression on Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq
Resist Israeli Settlements: World Churches

Resist Israeli Settlements: World Churches

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — Joining the chorus of world criticism of Israeli settlement expansion in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem), the World Churches Council is calling for “resisting” Israeli policies that undermine peace prospects..
World Slams Israel over Al-Quds Settlement

World Slams Israel over Al-Quds Settlement

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

WASHINGTON – Israel's approval of 900 extra housing units at a Jewish settlement in Al-Quds (Occupied Jerusalem) drew global condemnation, even from traditional allies, as a threat to peace talks..
US Fund Cuts Ties with Settlement Financier

US Fund Cuts Ties with Settlement Financier

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — Under pressure from rights activists and investors, the US Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) divested from an Israeli company involved in settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian land..
Defiant Israel Pushes Settlement Expansion

Defiant Israel Pushes Settlement Expansion

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Defying calls for freezing settlement building, the Israeli government on Monday, September 7, authorized the construction of more than 450 settlement units in the occupied West Bank..
Israel in ‘Pre-emptive’ Settlement Expansions

Israel in ‘Pre-emptive’ Settlement Expansions

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning the construction of hundreds of settlement units in the occupied West Bank before weighing a temporary settlement freeze..
US Closes Eye to Al-Quds Settlement

US Closes Eye to Al-Quds Settlement

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — The United States has reportedly agreed to stop asking Israel to freeze settlement construction in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) and turn a close eye to ongoing building projects..
Massive Al-Quds Settlement Expansion

Massive Al-Quds Settlement Expansion

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

Despite claims of scaling back settlement activities, Israel plans to build housing units, a swimming pool, mini country club, community library, parking spaces, a synagogue and kindergartens in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem)....

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