East Jerusalem, 14 October 2019-- UN-Habitat and the European Union recently launched two new projects in Palestine under the rubric: Achieving Planning and Land Rights in Area C, West Bank, with a total budget of USD 4.4 million. Area C represents 60 percent of the land in the West Bank and is home to more than 300,000 Palestinians; it contains valuable natural and historical … [Read more...] about European Union Extends $ 4.4 Million Support to Palestine Project
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Palestine Slams Israel for Arresting 2 Palestinian Officials
RAMALLAH, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians slammed on Monday the Israeli police for arresting two Palestinian officials in East Jerusalem, according to Palestinian sources. The sources said the Israeli police detained early on Monday Governor of Jerusalem Adnan Ghaith as well as the Deputy Secretary of Fatah Party Shadi Mutoor in Jerusalem. According to the official … [Read more...] about Palestine Slams Israel for Arresting 2 Palestinian Officials
In First, Saudi Arabia’s National Soccer Team Plays Against Palestinians in West Bank
Palestinians are divided over the visit, with some pleased and some seeing it as a sign of warming behind-the-scenes ties with Israel Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team has arrived in the West Bank for its first match in the Palestinian territories. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed team representatives on Sunday. He says Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier illustrates … [Read more...] about In First, Saudi Arabia’s National Soccer Team Plays Against Palestinians in West Bank
Warm Welcome for Saudi Football Team in Ramallah
AMMAN: The Saudi national football team received a warm welcome in Ramallah two days before an important World Cup qualifying match against Palestine. Arriving in a bus from Jordan to a huge sign saying “you have lit up Palestine,” the visitors headed to the headquarters of the Palestinian presidency in Ramallah. President Mahmoud Abbas received the Saudis, telling them: “You … [Read more...] about Warm Welcome for Saudi Football Team in Ramallah
Egypt to Become Trade Substitute for Israel: Palestinian PM
CAIRO - 13 October 2019: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that his visit to Cairo will pave the way for enhancing trade exchange and bilateral cooperation between Egypt and Palestine. Shtayyeh stressed that Palestine is seeking to expand the trade exchange and enhance the trade volume between Egypt and Palestine. In his phone call with Amr Khalil in "dmc … [Read more...] about Egypt to Become Trade Substitute for Israel: Palestinian PM