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Latest in Tag: settlement

Egypt condemns new Israeli settlement plan in Jerusalem
The proposed Israeli settlements will be built along the Green Line extending from Beit Safafa, Malha, Al-Baqa’a and all the way to al-Walaja village.

Egypt condemns Israelâs construction of new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ahmed Hafez, the Foreign Ministryâs Spokesperson, expressed deep concern over what these policies will lead to in terms of undermining the opportunities to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Settlement of Egypt-Israel natural gas arbitration getting closer: Israeli Energy Minister
The international arbitration case between Egypt and Israel over natural gas trading could be resolved in the upcoming months, Israelâs Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Sunday. Steinitz told Reuters that a final understanding is already established, and whatâs left is the approval of the Israeli electric authority and maybe also of someone on the …

Committee for Settlement of Investment Disputes resolved dispute between Saudi investor Al-Mihdhar and Matrouh Governorate
Al-Mihdhar cedes arbitration against Egypt, pledges not to take legal action

US slams Israel for settlement acceleration in West Bank
Washington has urged Israel to stop settlement construction in occupied territories, saying it undermines peace. More than 150 units illegally built in the 1980s have been retroactively approved by a military committee.

PLO concerned over Quartet committee report
For the first time the report tackled the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

French bank fined for violating US sanctions
French bank Credit Agricole has reportedly made a deal with US investigators to avoid criminal charges for helping sanctions-blocked countries move money through the US. The arrangement could be announced Tuesday. Under the settlement, which was revealed to news agencies by unnamed sources on Monday, the bank would pay a $787 million fine for illegally …

EGP 10bn sovereign fund ready for investment in H2 of FY 2015/2016: Planning minister
Egypt will sign agreement with Saudi Fund for Development to provide fuel and natural gas credit facilities, says El-Araby
Presidential decree issued to settle corruption cases
Amendments to Criminal Code aim to provide corruption case defendants way to reconcile with state

Government settles Saudi-Egyptian dispute for EGP 30m
Saudi investors compelled to pay costs of Sheraton Hurghada resort road transfer

âOut of Placeâ: The Palestinian definition of home
Violent experiences of losing home leave Palestinian families with âcontradicting emotionsâ and almost no unity between definitions of home by each family

SODIC, CIB sign EGP300m loan for Westown project
Project expected to yield around EGP1.3bn, company says

UN rapporteur accuses Israel of âethnic cleansingâ
By Dr Cesar Chelala Richard Falk, United Nations rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories accused Israel last week of âethnic cleansingâ of Palestinians. Speaking at a press conference, he said that Israeli policies bore âunacceptable characteristics of colonialism, apartheid and ethnic cleansingâ. âEvery increment of enlarging the settlements or every incident of house demolition is a …

Egypt discusses Palestine peace process at UN
Security will only be achieved through peace, says Egyptâs envoy

Mansour meets with Abbas to discuss Egyptâs role in peace process
This is Abbasâs third visit to the Egyptian capital since July

Israeli defence minister proposes West Bank withdrawal
Jewish settlers should leave West Bank or accept Palestinian Authority government

Freedom Bus touring for solidarity with Palestine
Pro-Palestine solidarity activists launch freedom bus to tour West Bank

Donors meet to discuss Palestinian Authority assistance
âthe Palestinian report asks for much more comprehensive reforms such as the removal of all settlements in the West Bank, removal of permit acquisition processes that hinder growth, and the removal of all checkpointsâ

Israel completes evacuation of unauthorized settlement
Migronâs 50 families smoothly evacuated