Tag: Mahmoud Abbas
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Analysis: New round of violence in Jerusalem
Tensions increased in Jerusalem after Israel barricaded a plaza outside of Jerusalem’s Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. Although the barricades were suddenly removed Sunday, the violence has continued. The Associated Press has the story: Barricades in Jerusalem set off new round of violence JERUSALEM (AP) — The holy city of Jerusalem, a…
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Facebook stops hackers connected to Palestinian President
Weeks ahead of parliamentary elections, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party have been dealt a blow, as Facebook stops a hacker network associated with him. Human Rights Watch immediately denounced the hacking, which targeted dissenters try tricking them into installing malware. The Associated Press has the story: Hacker network used by Palestinian intelligence…
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Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians
As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including to the UN agency that deals with them. The Associated Press has the story: State department resumes funding to Palestinians cut in Trump era WASHINGTON…