Rappler's latest stories on Israeli settlements
Israel plans new east Jerusalem settlement – watchdog
Peace Now says the plan 'also includes the demolition of dozens of Palestinian residential units that were built in the area without permits throughout the years'
Israelis celebrate, Palestinians rail against U.S. settlement move
The decision is the latest in a series of pro-Israeli moves by Donald Trump's administration
In new pro-Israel shift, U.S. no longer calls settlements illegal
US State secretary Mike Pompeo tells reporters, the US has concluded that 'the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not, per se, inconsistent with international law'
White House says new Israeli settlements 'may not be helpful'
The statement is a break from Donald Trump s previously full throated defense of Israeli settlement building
Netanyahu calls in US envoy in fallout over UN vote
Their meeting comes after Israel earlier Sunday December 25 called in 10 representatives of 14 other states that voted for the resolution
Questions and answers on Israeli settlements
The UN Security Council has recently passed a landmark resolution condemning Israeli settlements in east Jerusalem and the West Bank
Egypt agrees to UN Israel vote delay in call with Trump
UPDATED The Egyptian turnaround surprises many but follows repeated expressions of admiration for Trump from Sisi
UN Security Council postpones vote on Israeli settlements – diplomats
Egypt requests the delay to allow time for consultations on a resolution that will demand Israel to halt its settlement activities in the Palestinian territories and east Jerusalem
Israel PM approves 300 settler homes in occupied West Bank
A senior Palestine Liberation Organization official denounces the plans to build new homes as war crimes and accuses Israel of sabotaging peace efforts
Bethlehem eyes tourist boom after dark decade
Bethlehem has seen a surge in visits to Christ s traditional birthplace raising hopes of a tourism bonanza in the West Bank town despite Israel s separation barrier
