Rappler's latest stories on annexation
Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas pledge unity against Israeli annexations
The joint press conference is spurred by common opposition against US President Donald Trump's controversial peace plan, which paves the way for Israel to annex territory in the occupied West Bank
Palestinians rally as global opposition to Israeli annexation grows
With no announcement currently scheduled on Israel's self-imposed kick-off date, opponents of the plan – notably Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza – are mobilizing
Netanyahu hides cards on eve of Israel 'annexations' date
Right-wing premier Benjamin Netanyahu gives no indication as to his plans ahead of the possible July 1 kick-off date
Israel's annexation plans 'illegal' – U.N. rights chief
Michelle Bachelet urges Israel to shift course, warning that 'the shockwaves of annexation will last for decades, and will be extremely damaging to Israel, as well as to the Palestinians'
Hamas says West Bank annexation would be 'declaration of war'
Israel's proposal to annex its settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley form part of a broader US peace plan published in January
European MPs demand halt to Israel's annexation plan
The European Union has been seeking to persuade Israel to back down and is weighing retaliatory measures as a response if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes ahead
West Bank plan will create 'apartheid' – U.N. experts
The United Nations experts say the annexation would be a 'serious violation' of the UN charter and the Geneva Conventions, and would only intensify human rights violations in the West Bank
Palestinian PM submits 'counterproposal' to Trump plan
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says they proposed the creation of a 'sovereign Palestinian state, independent and demilitarized' with 'minor modifications of borders where necessary'
Palestinian head warns of total break in case of Israel annexation
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas says the annexation plans show Israel is no longer abiding by peace accords between the two
Pompeo in Israel for West Bank annexation talks amid new bloodshed
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also voice fresh condemnation of their common foe Iran, accusing the country of promoting terrorism during the coronavirus pandemic
Israel's Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
'Any Israeli decision to impose its laws, jurisdictions and administration in the occupied West Bank is without any international legal effect,' says UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric
Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in landmark exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the prisoner swap as a 'first step' towards ending the country's conflict with Russia
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks 5 years since annexation
In Russia, March 18 has been proclaimed the 'Day of Crimea's Reunification with Russia' and celebrated with events across the country. In Crimea, it is a public holiday.
White House won't recognize Crimea annexation – official
'We agree to disagree and the sanctions against Russia remain in place until Russia returns the peninsula to the Ukraine,' White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders tells reporters
Pope talks about U.S.-Jerusalem issue with Jordan's King
Jordan's King Abdullah greets Pope Francis as 'my dear friend and brother,' presenting him a painting of Jerusalem's Old City, featuring the Islamic Dome of the Rock and the Christian Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Georgia accuses Russia of 'land grab' near breakaway region
Georgia decries Moscow s creeping annexation of its territory after Russian border guards moved border markers further into Tbilisi controlled area leaving a portion of an international oil pipeline in territory under Russian control
Microsoft’s authorized reseller stores go live in PH
The stores in the Cyberzone areas of SM North Edsa Annex and SM Megamall will offer smartphones tablets and personal software that use Windows
VP Binay: Court TRO prevails over 'opinion and speculation'
Binay slams the Ombudsman DILG and DOJ for brazenly ignoring the lawful court order on the suspension of his son Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Junjun Binay
DILG serves suspension order vs Junjun Binay
UPDATED The suspension order is posted by a DILG official at the city hall as both police and Binay supporters surround the building
Junjun Binay to Roxas: Be fair, wait for CA decision
The Makati mayor asks DILG Secretary Mar Roxas to respect due process a day before his suspension order is expected to be enforced
G7 leaders take tough message to Putin on Ukraine
US President Barack Obama says Russia had to recognize Ukraine s president elect Petro Poroshenko withdraw troops from Ukrainian borders and stop backing pro Moscow rebels who are destabilizing eastern Ukraine
School buses help decongest Valenzuela school
DepEd and the local school board provide school buses to transport students from one congested school to another where there s room for them
DepEd: No 3-day school week this school year
The 3 day school week won t push through because the idea needs further assessment and study DepEd officials say
TIMELINE: Efforts to make the Philippines a US state
None of the attempts to make the Philippines a US state have been successful or taken seriously so far
Pro-Russians storm gov't building in eastern Ukraine
UPDATED About 50 protesters moved away from a crowd rallying on the main city square broke through police lines and raised the Russian flag above the 11 storey building
Tatar minority to vote for autonomy in Crimea
Crimea s Tatars will vote on whether to push for self rule in their homeland
GPH-MILF peace deal: Groundwork begins
Rappler talks to Miriam Coronel Ferrer Yasmin Busran Lao and Senen Bacani of the government s peace panel
Historic firearms deal paves way for peace
The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front end the 43rd round of talks in Malaysia with a firearms deal the final annex in the peace talks
Mixed reactions to GPH-MILF arms agreement
ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman says they are more than willing to sacrifice while we prepare the bureaucracy for a smooth transition of power towards the new political setup
Gov't, MILF agree on historic arms deal
3rd UPDATE The deal paves the way for the signing of a Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro
PH groups hit rich countries for climate change turnaround
A week into the climate change talks in Poland countries are reneging on pledges to cut carbon emissions
Wealth-sharing deal not rushed for SONA - Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda says the State of the Nation Address was not even mentioned during the negotiations
Bangsamoro talks: Last 2 annexes signed 'within the year'
In the coming months expect already there will be rough patches says Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Ging Deles
Finally, a home for the UP Maroons
The UP Fighting Maroons have a new home the UP CHK Annex
Expunge Annex A? It's not our evidence, says prosecution
Inadmissible or not Annex A was never presented as evidence
