Author Archives: Harriet Sherwood
18th May, 2013
Israel to approve unauthorised settler outposts
JERUSALEM: The Israeli government is to retroactively legalise four unauthorised settler outposts in the West Bank in a move likely to exasperate the US secretary of state, John Kerry, before his fourth visit to Jerusalem next week in a drive to restart peace talks.The measure comes amid a heightened spate of attacks on Palestinians and their property after the killing of a settler in the West Bank last month
JERUSALEM: The Israeli government is to retroactively legalise four unauthorised settler outposts in the West Bank in a move likely to exasperate the US secretary of state, John Kerry, before his fourth visit to Jerusalem next week in a drive to restart peace talks.The measure comes amid a heightened spate of attacks on Palestinians and their property after the killing of a settler in the West Bank last month
26th April, 2013
Tourists face email inspections in Israel
JERUSALEM: Israel’s internal security agency has been authorised to demand “suspicious” foreign travellers open their personal email accounts for inspection on entry to the country
JERUSALEM: Israel’s internal security agency has been authorised to demand “suspicious” foreign travellers open their personal email accounts for inspection on entry to the country
6th April, 2013
Turmoil on West Bank grows
HEBRON: Palestinian protesters clashed with soldiers after thousands of mourners turned out for the funerals of a 64-year-old cancer-stricken prisoner and two teenage boys shot dead by the Israeli military, the latest
HEBRON: Palestinian protesters clashed with soldiers after thousands of mourners turned out for the funerals of a 64-year-old cancer-stricken prisoner and two teenage boys shot dead by the Israeli military, the latest
6th April, 2013
US, Philippine troops start war games amid China tensions
MANILA, April 5: Thousands of US and Filipino troops began annual military exercises on Friday that the Philippines said were vital to building its defence capabilities to face the rising threat of China.
MANILA, April 5: Thousands of US and Filipino troops began annual military exercises on Friday that the Philippines said were vital to building its defence capabilities to face the rising threat of China.
2nd April, 2013
Anti-missile system ‘may expose civilians’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s vaunted missile defence system is likely to leave the civilian population exposed to an incoming barrage of rockets in the event of a war as it is deployed to protect key strategic and military sites, according the country’s commander of the home front.
JERUSALEM: Israel’s vaunted missile defence system is likely to leave the civilian population exposed to an incoming barrage of rockets in the event of a war as it is deployed to protect key strategic and military sites, according the country’s commander of the home front.
15th February, 2013
Hamas puts Hebrew back on curriculum
GAZA CITY: In a crowded classroom in Gaza City, hands shoot in the air when teacher Moussa Ziara asks for a volunteer to come to the blackboard. The chosen boy carefully chalks a letter of the alphabet amid enthusiastic applause from his classmates
GAZA CITY: In a crowded classroom in Gaza City, hands shoot in the air when teacher Moussa Ziara asks for a volunteer to come to the blackboard. The chosen boy carefully chalks a letter of the alphabet amid enthusiastic applause from his classmates
25th January, 2013
Israeli elections: A miracle unlikely in peace process
Jerusalem: Binyamin Netanyahu cited “five central principles” for his new coalition government when he addressed subdued campaign activists shortly after it became clear that his party had taken a battering in the
Jerusalem: Binyamin Netanyahu cited “five central principles” for his new coalition government when he addressed subdued campaign activists shortly after it became clear that his party had taken a battering in the
16th January, 2013
Call for ban on Israeli products
THE European Union must ban produce from Israeli settlements in the West Bank from entering its markets in order to cut off “a vital source of revenue which allows settlements to thrive”, says a report by the Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq.
THE European Union must ban produce from Israeli settlements in the West Bank from entering its markets in order to cut off “a vital source of revenue which allows settlements to thrive”, says a report by the Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq.
4th January, 2013
Israeli right sets sights on West Bank
JERUSALEM, Jan 3: Prominent members of Israel's ruling Likud party have proposed the annexation of part of the West Bank as the battle for rightwing votes intensifies before the general election in less than three
JERUSALEM, Jan 3: Prominent members of Israel's ruling Likud party have proposed the annexation of part of the West Bank as the battle for rightwing votes intensifies before the general election in less than three
24th December, 2012
Bethlehem enjoys record tourism year
EVER since Mary and Joseph were turned away, the ancient biblical town of Bethlehem has had a bad press over its room availability. And this year is likely to be no better as it celebrates its first Christmas after the
EVER since Mary and Joseph were turned away, the ancient biblical town of Bethlehem has had a bad press over its room availability. And this year is likely to be no better as it celebrates its first Christmas after the
5th December, 2012
Israel defiant on settlement expansion
ISRAEL was defiant on Monday in the face of a serious diplomatic rift with five European countries over its plans to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, warning it may take “additional steps” despite mounting international alarm that it
ISRAEL was defiant on Monday in the face of a serious diplomatic rift with five European countries over its plans to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, warning it may take “additional steps” despite mounting international alarm that it
16th November, 2012
Israel’s attack on Gaza is full of risk
Israel could conceivably find itself with an enemy even worse than Hamas.
Israel could conceivably find itself with an enemy even worse than Hamas.
7th November, 2012
Shadow of the West Bank barrier
INSIDE the derelict wedding hall, bird droppings have stained the golden cloths that are still draped over dozens of tables. Outside, the road which used to carry heavy traffic from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is now known as the street of ghosts.
INSIDE the derelict wedding hall, bird droppings have stained the golden cloths that are still draped over dozens of tables. Outside, the road which used to carry heavy traffic from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is now known as the street of ghosts.
24th October, 2012
Qatar’s amir on historic Gaza visit
JERUSALEM: The Amir of Qatar has become the first head of state to visit Gaza since the Islamist movement Hamas took control of the tiny enclave more than five years ago.
JERUSALEM: The Amir of Qatar has become the first head of state to visit Gaza since the Islamist movement Hamas took control of the tiny enclave more than five years ago.
12th October, 2012
Olmert considers comeback for election
THE Israeli former prime minister Ehud Olmert is considering a political comeback, despite his recent conviction for breach of trust and his forthcoming trial on bribery charges, to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in a general election next year.
THE Israeli former prime minister Ehud Olmert is considering a political comeback, despite his recent conviction for breach of trust and his forthcoming trial on bribery charges, to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in a general election next year.
3rd October, 2012
US warns Europe against supporting Palestinians
JERUSALEM: The United States has warned European governments against supporting a Palestinian bid for enhanced status at the United Nations, saying such a move “would be extremely counter-productive” and threatening “significant negative consequences” for the Palestinian Authority, including financial sanctions.
JERUSALEM: The United States has warned European governments against supporting a Palestinian bid for enhanced status at the United Nations, saying such a move “would be extremely counter-productive” and threatening “significant negative consequences” for the Palestinian Authority, including financial sanctions.
4th September, 2012
Israel accused of ‘pillaging’ Dead Sea
JERUSALEM, Sept 3: Israel is “pillaging” the natural resources of the Dead Sea which lie in occupied Palestinian territory in violation of international law, a report which singles out the cosmetics firm Ahava for
JERUSALEM, Sept 3: Israel is “pillaging” the natural resources of the Dead Sea which lie in occupied Palestinian territory in violation of international law, a report which singles out the cosmetics firm Ahava for
27th August, 2012
Ex-Israeli soldiers disclose abuse of Palestinian children
JERUSALEM: More than 30 former Israeli soldiers have disclosed their experiences of the treatment of Palestinian children during military operations and arrests, pointing to a pattern of abuse.
JERUSALEM: More than 30 former Israeli soldiers have disclosed their experiences of the treatment of Palestinian children during military operations and arrests, pointing to a pattern of abuse.
19th August, 2012
Netanyahu’s aides rebuke president
JERUSALEM, Aug 18: Aides to Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu have launched a stinging rebuke to the country's president, Shimon Peres, after he said Israel should not act alone in launching military action
JERUSALEM, Aug 18: Aides to Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu have launched a stinging rebuke to the country's president, Shimon Peres, after he said Israel should not act alone in launching military action
10th August, 2012
Sinai’s descent towards chaos
JERUSALEM: The Sinai has long been an area beyond the writ of Cairo. The vast desert peninsula is inhabited largely by Bedouin tribes, who for decades have been marginalised, neglected and impoverished.
JERUSALEM: The Sinai has long been an area beyond the writ of Cairo. The vast desert peninsula is inhabited largely by Bedouin tribes, who for decades have been marginalised, neglected and impoverished.
