(2020-04-07). Israeli govt makes masks in public compulsory, tightens travel restrictions. rt.com 
Israeli government issued orders on Tuesday making the wearing of masks in public compulsory. Trying to stem the spread of the coronavirus, it also approved a timeline for tightened travel restrictions for the Passover holiday, which begins on Wednesday. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that this year the festive dinner should be a small affair, limited to household members. Last week, the PM urged Israelis to wear masks while in public. The government says this measure will become compulsory as of Sunday. Children under the age of six, the mentally disabled or those alone in vehicles or workplaces…
(2020-04-07). 60 Spanish associations call for lifting Iran sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Some 60 Spanish political and social associations released a statement, calling for an immediate suspension of sanctions against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and Palestine in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-07). A Palestinian guide to surviving a quarantine. zcomm.org On faith, humour and 'Dutch Candy'
(2020-04-07). Biden Says He 'Doesn't Have Enough Information' on Iran to Have a Vew. How Odd, He Negotiated the Nuclear Deal. counterpunch.org So, while we continue to be mesmerised by Covid-19, here are a few Middle East tales that should be going viral this week. Let's start with a little divestment story. Microsoft has said it's going to sell its stake in AnyVision, an Israeli facial recognition startup, after civil liberties groups in the US complained that
(2020-04-07). Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike against negligence amid Coronavirus threat. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli prison authorities have failed to provide Palestinian prisoners adequate access to medical services, testing, protective gear and other essential sanitary items crucial to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in overcrowded Israeli prisons…
(2020-04-07). 'Certainly a Good Start': New Labour Leader Keir Starmer Praised for Apology to UK Jewish Community. sputniknews.com The new Labour chief also pledged to cooperate fully with the Equality and Human Rights Commission's investigation into antisemitism in the party – the Commission was due to publish its report in the summer, but coronavirus may delay the process.
(2020-04-06). Is This The Death Of The Two-State Solution? therealnews.com 
In his new book, "Paradigm Lost: From Two-State Solution to One-State Reality," Ian Lustick describes the end of not only the two-state solution, but also the idea of partition.
(2020-04-06). PLO Official says Israel will "Stop Demolitions of Palestinian Homes" imemc.org Saeb Erekat, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), said in a tweet last week, that Israel is apparently going to stop demolishing homes in the occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian WAFA News Agency reported. "I was informed by top United Nations (UN) officials that the Israeli …
(2020-04-06). Nearly 60 Groups Demand End to Sanctions During COVID-19 Crisis. telesurenglish.net Approximately 60 organizations in Spain on Monday demanded the suspension of sanctions and blockades against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and Palestine so that they can face the COVID-19 outbreak with full force. | RELATED: | In a joint statement, the political groups indicated that these coercive measures are preventing various international organizations from supplying food and medicine to the population of these countri…
(2020-04-06). Report: 17 Israeli Violations Against Gaza Fishermen. imemc.org The Gaza-based Palestinian Agricultural Union issued on Sunday a report, outlining the amount of Israeli naval forces violations against Gaza fishermen, during March of 2020. According to the Department of Lobbying and Advocacy of the Palestinian Agricultural Union, Israeli naval forces, off the coast of Gaza, committed 17 violations against …
(2020-04-06). PCHR Condemns Israeli Defense Minister's Statements, Stresses Linking Humanitarian Aid to Politics is Unacceptable. imemc.org The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) condemns the Israeli Defense Minister, Naftali Bennett's statements linking the entry of medical supplies into the Gaza Strip to combat Coronavirus with the return of Israeli soldiers who have been held by Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip since 2014. PCHR stresses …
(2020-04-06). On Palestinian Child Day — There are 200 Children Detained in Israeli Prisons. imemc.org Head of the Palestinian Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Commission, Qadri Abu Bakr, on Sunday, said that Israel has 200 Palestinian children in detention, commemorating 'Palestinian Child Day' on April 5th, Palestinian WAFA News Agency reported. In a statement, Abu Bakr said that since the year 2000, Israel has arrested no less …
(2020-04-06). Israeli Forces Deliver 'Stop Work' Orders to Palestinians near Bethlehem. imemc.org Israeli occupation forces last week, ordered a halt on the construction of two Palestinian houses in the villages of al-Khader and Beit Skarya, near the city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to local sources. Local official, Hasan Burejiya, in charge of monitoring Israeli violations in the area, …
(2020-04-06). Here is Why Jared Kushner is the Point Man for Private Profiteering During the Coronavirus Response. cepr.net Raw Story See article on original site Hot off of singlehandedly ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, America's Son-In-Law-In-Chief has put himself in charge of handling half of the White House response to the coronavirus crisis. Didn't you know that? No? Oh, well, it seems the White House just decided that, ah, the people didn't need to …
(2020-04-06). Israeli forces arrest Palestinian governor of Jerusalem. peoplesdispatch.org This is the seventh time that Adnan Ghaith is being incarcerated in the past 18 months. On Friday, Israeli forces arrested Fadi al-Hidmi, the PA minister of Jerusalem affairs…
(2020-04-06). Armed Israeli Settlers Attack Family as Troops Abduct Three Palestinians. imemc.org Armed Israeli settlers early on Monday, attacked a Palestinian family in the southern occupied West Bank city of Hebron, a local source reported. According to Zeidan Alsharbaty, who lives in the Alshuhdaa St. in Hebron's downtown, several armed Israeli settlers infiltrated onto the rooftop of his family home, Israeli soldiers …
(2020-04-06). Netanyahu, Gantz Agree on Plan to Annex Parts of the West Bank. telesurenglish.net Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Blue and White party chief Benny Gantz agreed Monday on a proposal that would allow Israel to annex portions of the West Bank under a unity government led by their two parties, Haaretz reported. | RELATED: | The Israeli leaders, until now political rivals, agreed that Netanyahu would bring the proposal to be voted this summer, provided that it is accepted by the Uni…
(2020-04-06). Israeli Soldiers, Colonists, Invade Qusra town. imemc.org Many illegal Israeli colonists, and soldiers, invaded Monday, the town of Qusra, south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Mohammad Jaber, the Mayor of Qusra, stated that the invading colonists came from Yesh Kodesh illegal colony, which was built on private lands, south of the town. Jaber added …
(2020-04-05). Settlers Flood Palestinian Farm Lands near Hebron. imemc.org Illegal Israeli settlers on Sunday, flooded Palestinian-owned farms planted with grapes, near the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank, a local source reported. Local activist, Mohammad Awad, told Palestinian WAFA News Agency that extremist colonial settlers from Gush Etzion settlement bloc, built on …
(2020-04-05). Israeli Forces Detain Palestinian Governor of Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net Israel has detained Sunday the Palestinian Authority (PA) Governor of Jerusalem Adnan Ghaith over "illegal" activities and imprisoned him for the seventh time in the previous 18 months period. | RELATED: | "Adnan Ghaith was detained this morning for Palestinian activity in Jerusalem, which is illegal," police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told AFP. | Ghaith's lawyer, Rami Othman, said his client, who was taken for q…
(2020-04-05). Military Forces, Settlers Deny Palestinian Farmers Access to their Land near Bethlehem. imemc.org Israeli occupation forces and extremist Israeli settlers on Sunday prevented Palestinian farmers from accessing their lands in the village of Tuqu', southeast of the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to sources. Tayseer Abu Mfarreh, mayor of the village, told Palestinian WAFA News Agency that a large unit of …
(2020-04-02). New Reports Place Israel Among World's 25 "Declining Democracies" mintpressnews.com 
Both Freedom House and V-DEM's Annual Democracy Report shows Israel is experiencing a precipitous decline in democracy. Thought that would hardly be surprising to the 2 million Arab citizens that live there.
(2020-02-07). Russia Says Israel Used Civilian Plane as Human Shield During Syria Strikes. theantimedia.com Russia accused Israel of "making a total mockery of the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians."
(2020-01-31). Omar Baddar on Israel/Palestine 'Peace' Plan, Rainey Reitman on Greenwald Persecution. fair.org 
MP3 Link This week on CounterSpin: It is strange to think that you could create a plan to shape the relationship between two entities, in consultation with one but not the other, and then not just declare it, yourself, a "win-win," but also say to the unconsulted party, "You better take it, or else." Yet …