Israel’s neighbors condemn West Bank move seen as “de facto beginning” of annexation of Palestinian territory

Israel’s neighbors condemn West Bank move seen as “de facto beginning” of annexation of Palestinian territory

Jerusalem — Israel’s government has approved a process to register land in the occupied West Bank as “state property,” drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who said it would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory. Israel’s foreign ministry said the measure, approved late Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification …

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U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations

U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations

Arab nations, led by Egypt, that have strongly rejected President Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to “take over” the Gaza Strip and displace its more than 2 million Palestinian residents so the enclave can be turned into a luxury real estate development have offered an alternative plan. Leaders from the …

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Grant Hill Can Finally Gloat in HBO’s ‘We Beat the Dream Team’

Grant Hill Can Finally Gloat in HBO’s ‘We Beat the Dream Team’

Grant Hill is a seven-time N.B.A. All-Star, Chris Webber a five-timer and Penny Hardaway a four-timer. Allan Houston was selected twice, Jamal Mashburn once. But back in 1992, they were just a bunch of college students playing a scrimmage against the U.S. men’s national basketball team, otherwise known as the …

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