Wednesday, June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018 -- News from Israel/Palestine


Israel announces plan to relieve Gaza isolation by building port in Cyprus
Palestinian fishermen ride their boats as they return from fishing at the seaport of Gaza City. 
(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM)
Several Jewish girls were jailed for two days after praying at the gates of the Temple Mount/Al-Sharif.  Israel announced a plan to help relieve Gaza’s isolation and humanitarian needs by building a port on Cyprus from which cargo ships with goods can be sent to Gaza after inspection to insure that no weapons are smuggled to Hamas.  On his Twitter account, Israeli Prime Minister congratulated the Iranian soccer team and encouraged the Iranian people advocating for peace between the peoples of the two countries.  Prince William met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, during which Abbas is to have told the prince that, “the Palestinian side is committed to the peace process with the Israelis.”

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