Arab–Israeli conflict

Largest Arab Opinion Poll Finds Huge Appetite For Democracy Among Arab Citizens

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Asia, Israeli society, Arab citizens of Israel, Arab–Israeli conflict, Israel

The poll touched upon the issues facing Arabs living within the region as well as their opinions about global events.

Key Points: 
  • The poll touched upon the issues facing Arabs living within the region as well as their opinions about global events.
  • Given the huge controversies surrounding migration, Israeli-Arab relations, the upcoming US elections and so forth, the findings highly significant trends in Arab public opinion.
  • Arab public opinion is split on the performance of parliaments' oversight of government or representation of society.
  • 88% of citizens refuse to recognise the state of Israel, citing political reasons as opposed to religious or cultural ones.

Bahrain/Israel: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the establishment of diplomatic relations

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Sunday, September 13, 2020
Israeli–Palestinian peace process, Arab–Israeli conflict, Two-state solution, Foreign relations of the European Union, International recognition of the State of Palestine

The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.

Key Points: 
  • The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.
  • This follows a similar decision taken by Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month.
  • The EU recalls its Declaration of 15 August 2020 and its longstanding position that a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional inclusive approach and engagement with both parties.
  • In this regard, the EU remains firm in its commitment to a negotiated and viable two-state solution built upon the internationally agreed parameters.

Bahrain/Israel: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf

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Sunday, September 13, 2020
Israeli–Palestinian peace process, Arab–Israeli conflict, Two-state solution, Foreign relations of the European Union, International recognition of the State of Palestine

The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.

Key Points: 
  • The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.
  • This follows a similar decision taken by Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month.
  • The EU recalls its Declaration of 15 August 2020 and its longstanding position that a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional inclusive approach and engagement with both parties.
  • In this regard, the EU remains firm in its commitment to a negotiated and viable two-state solution built upon the internationally agreed parameters.

AJC Salutes Bahrain, Israel Peace Agreement

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Member states of the United Nations, Middle Eastern countries, Arab–Israeli conflict, In Israel, Israeli–Palestinian peace process, Trump peace plan, BAHRAIN, Israel, Bahrain–Israel relations

The Bahraini decision, announced by President Trump, follows the historic agreement of August 13 to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel an agreement that included Israel's suspension of plans to annex parts of the West Bank.

Key Points: 
  • The Bahraini decision, announced by President Trump, follows the historic agreement of August 13 to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel an agreement that included Israel's suspension of plans to annex parts of the West Bank.
  • In 2019, Bahrain hosted the U.S.-sponsored "Peace to Prosperity" workshop to advance Israeli-Palestinian peace.
  • AJC, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, has been traveling to the Gulf region for more than 25 years, advancing mutual understanding and trust.
  • In September 2019, AJC honored Bahrain with its Architect of Peace award.

Quaker Organizations Oppose Potential West Bank Annexation by Israel

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Congressional News, Views, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, Public policy, Consumer, Other Policy Issues, Religion, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Organizations, American Friends Service Committee, Civilian Public Service, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Arab–Israeli conflict, Israeli-occupied territories, Decades, West Bank Governorate, Annexation of the West Bank, Quaker Peace and Social Witness, West Bank

Three Quaker organizations that focus on international policy said today that they oppose the threatened annexation of the West Bank by Israel and called for such plans to be abandoned.

Key Points: 
  • Three Quaker organizations that focus on international policy said today that they oppose the threatened annexation of the West Bank by Israel and called for such plans to be abandoned.
  • Mounting reports indicate the Israeli government could annex the West Bank starting July 1.
  • In a statement issued today, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), and the Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW) said:
    As organizations that are part of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) we are deeply concerned about the threatened Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank.
  • It is these shared values that lead us to speak out and to call for concrete, effective action to both oppose annexation and to counter the ongoing denial of Palestinian rights.

Annexation of the West Bank

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Arab–Israeli conflict, Israeli-occupied territories, Countries, West Bank, Israel, Proposed Israeli annexation of the West Bank, Israeli settlement

This would require Israel to annex land currently occupied by settlements in the West Bank.

Key Points: 
  • This would require Israel to annex land currently occupied by settlements in the West Bank.
  • The proposed annexation

    Over 600,000 Israelis now live in settlements in the West Bank.

  • The area amounts to approximately 30 percent of the West Bank.
  • UK Government response

    The Government continues to oppose unilateral annexation but supports efforts by the US towards peace in the region.

KSrelief Financially Supports UNRWA to Counter COVID-19 in Palestine

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Arab–Israeli conflict, UNRWA, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, History of the Middle East, Palestinian refugees, Palestinian National Authority, Western Asia, United Nations General Assembly, Humanitarian aid

The project will support two million people by providing medical equipment, medicines and preventative pharmaceuticals to combat COVID-19 in Palestine.

Key Points: 
  • The project will support two million people by providing medical equipment, medicines and preventative pharmaceuticals to combat COVID-19 in Palestine.
  • Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said, "Thank you for your strong support to UNRWA.
  • The signing ceremony was via a video call between Dr. Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief and Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General UNRWA.
  • Saudi Arabia provided a total of USD 6,473,586,361 in support to Palestine, USD 250 million was allocated for UNRWA.

KSrelief Financially Supports UNRWA to Counter COVID-19 in Palestine

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Arab–Israeli conflict, UNRWA, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, History of the Middle East, Palestinian refugees, Palestinian National Authority, Western Asia, United Nations General Assembly, Humanitarian aid

The project will support two million people by providing medical equipment, medicines and preventative pharmaceuticals to combat COVID-19 in Palestine.

Key Points: 
  • The project will support two million people by providing medical equipment, medicines and preventative pharmaceuticals to combat COVID-19 in Palestine.
  • Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said, "Thank you for your strong support to UNRWA.
  • The signing ceremony was via a video call between Dr. Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief and Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General UNRWA.
  • Saudi Arabia provided a total of USD 6,473,586,361 in support to Palestine, USD 250 million was allocated for UNRWA.

Enthusiast Gaming Partners with Sinai Health Foundation to Raise Funds to Support the Fight Against COVID-19

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Geography of Asia, Western Asia, North Sinai Governorate, Arab–Israeli conflict, Sinai Peninsula, South Sinai Governorate, Suez Canal, Enthusiast Gaming

Enthusiast Gaming will also leverage its media platform and influencer network to help build awareness of the event and increase engagement and viewers across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Enthusiast Gaming will also leverage its media platform and influencer network to help build awareness of the event and increase engagement and viewers across Canada.
  • Sinai Live will feature an incredible lineup of celebrity streamers sharing their video broadcasts on ChampionsofSinai.com to raise awareness and support for Sinai Health, and raise funds for the fight against COVID-19.
  • Its an all hands and deck situation and we're excited to have partners like Enthusiast Gaming and Luminosity to bring Sinai Live to life.
  • Corey Mandell, President of EG Entertainment commented, We are honored to be able to support Mount Sinai on Sinai Live and help the constant fight against COVID-19.

CAIR Pledges to Counter Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt to Silence Campus Criticism of Israeli Human Rights Abuses

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Racism, Anti-Zionism, Arab–Israeli conflict, Criticism of the Israeli government, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Antisemitism, Religious controversies, Religion, Humans

In a statement,CAIR National Deputy Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Esq.said:

Key Points: 
  • In a statement,CAIR National Deputy Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Esq.said:
    "President Trump's attempt to punish free speech on college campuses by conflating the vile bigotry of anti-Semitismwith criticism of theIsraeli government's human rights abuses against Palestiniansis as unconstitutional as it is offensive.
  • "If PresidentTrump truly wants to confront anti-Semitism, he should start with himself andthe white supremacists employed and empowered by his administration.
  • The presidential order is similar to that act insofar as it uses an overly broad definition of anti-Semitism that equates legitimate criticism of the Israeli governmental system with bigotry.
  • CAIR has a decades-long track record of denouncing bigotry in all its forms, including anti-Semitism.