Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban

The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…

Smotrich: ‘Palestinians don’t exist’

Furor erupted after comments by a senior Israeli minister with responsibility for administrating the West Bank. By Erin Viner “There is no such thing as a Palestinian people," Finance Minister…