Israel’s ruling coalition decides to dissolve parliament, call for fresh elections
The dissolution of the Knesset will lead to automatic extension of the controversial settlers’ law for next six months. The government had failed to get approval for its extension earlier this month
Naftali Bennett’s government in Israel loses parliamentary majority
The resignation of Idit Silman, whip of the Yamina party, has led to a tie in the 120-member Knesset between the eight-party ruling alliance led by Bennett and the opposition
Israel rushes to approve new illegal settlements before Trump leaves
Israel is rushing to approve new settlements ahead of Donald Trump relinquishing office. The move is also seen as an attempt by the Netanyahu government to win far-right support ahead of the elections
Palestinians oppose announcement of fresh illegal Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, faced with elections in March and prospects of a less friendly Biden administration, announced expedited construction of 800 new illegal Jewish homes inside the West Bank
- Iran denies that Israeli attacks in Syria harmed Iranian forces
- Newly declassified document reveals that US knew that Ethel Rosenberg was not a spy long before her execution
- Garment workers in Bangladesh mobilize for wages withheld due to national shutdown
- Muslim Brotherhood gains majority of votes in Jordan’s parliamentary elections
- Israel continues siege of West Bank killing 5 in Tubas
