In mid-July, Israel’s parliament adopted a law seen as targeting left-wing groups critical of the government by forcing NGOs that receive most of their funding from foreign states to declare it.
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The Palestinian agency said seven players had been waiting at the Erez crossing, on the border between Israel and Gaza, for permission to enter since the day before the match.
In addition to the plans for East Jerusalem and Gilo, Kirby cited plans for other units, including 531 in Ma’ale Adumim, 19 in Har Homa, 120 in Ramot, and 30 in Pisgat Ze’ev.
Abbas said last week that the rival Palestinian factions would hold another round of reconciliation talks in the coming weeks, in a bid to mend fences after almost a decade of hostility.
Israeli authorities had no immediate response, but the country typically closely screens Palestinian products for security reasons. Peace Now, which opposes settlements, said the tenders were for homes that were offered in the past and never taken up.
The Palestinian Cup in football will be decided on Tuesday night in the rescheduled final between Hevron’s Ahly al-Khalil and Shabab Khan Yunis, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) confirmed Monday, according to AFP.
The Russian side considers the construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, to be illegitimate under worldwide law.
Officials in the Gaza-based Hamas terror group are reportedly anticipating a crackdown by rival movement Fatah ahead of the upcoming local Palestinian elections, which are expected to yield significant gains for Hamas.
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Israel says incitement by Palestinian leaders and media is a leading cause of the violence. Meanwhile, nearly daily stabbings, shootings and car-ramming attacks by frustrated and unarmed Palestinians have killed 34 Israelis and two visiting Americans.
