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Twelve Palestinians Kidnapped In Hebron, Nablus

Twelve Palestinians Kidnapped In Hebron, Nablus


  Local sources in Hebron stated that dozens of soldiers invaded Hebron city, and kidnapped two brothers, identified as Shadi and Abdul-Khaleq Nabil Seder. Also in Hebron city, soldiers kidnapped Salah an-Natsha, Anas Yousef al-Qazaz, Yazid al-Jo’ba, Osama al-Qawasma, Abdul-Rahim Abu Dayya, and Islam al-Qodsi. Soldiers also invaded Doura town, south of Hebron, and kidnapped … Continue reading

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel army draft

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel army draft


Thousands of men rally in Jerusalem against plans to enrol them into military, saying it would harm their way of life. Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have protested in Jerusalem against plans to enlist men from their community into the army. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said at least 20,000 protesters took part in Thursday’s rally near … Continue reading

Israel West Bank settlement construction at 7-yr high

Israel West Bank settlement construction at 7-yr high


Israel West Bank settlement construction at 7-yr high Israeli settlement construction on the West Bank has accelerated to a seven-year high as Israel and the Palestinians face lingering diplomatic obstacles to peace negotiations. Israeli NGO Peace Now released a report detailing the construction activities in the first quarter of 2013 on Sunday, saying that “between … Continue reading