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Former French and British diplomats, along with Jewish activists, are urging international action against escalating Israeli settler violence and policies in the West Bank, which they describe as 'ethnic cleansing.' This comes as Israeli forces arrested a mayor and other Palestinians in the West Bank, with some reportedly beaten.
In the summer of 1970, a group of Jewish activists, many from Riga, planned a highly risky attempt to hijack a plane to escape the USSR, known as the 'Wedding' operation.
The temporary measure, during the holy Muslim fasting month, follows tensions as Jewish activists increasingly encroach on the contested religious site.
American Jewish activists and other US citizens report that their travel permits have been revoked by Israel after they engaged in volunteer work supporting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
A new political party, 'A Place for Us All', has been launched in Nazareth, Israel, by Arab and Jewish activists. The party aims to offer a unified political home for both communities ahead of upcoming elections.
American Jewish activists report that their travel permits have been revoked by Israel after they engaged in volunteer work supporting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
A federal judge has blocked US sanctions imposed on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing a violation of her freedom of speech. The court's decision suspends the measures taken against her.