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Palestine
Firms market homes in West Bank settlements to Jews in U.S., stoking controversy
Sep 12, 2024
Pro-Palestinian activists have protested gatherings at synagogues that pitch properties in Israel and Israeli-occupied land.
How Israel's economy is faring eight months into war with Hamas
May 31, 2024
Despite a contraction after the initial onset of the war, Israel's economy has rebounded dramatically.
How the Israel-Hamas war has created “mini Gazas”
May 30, 2024
A contextual look at the economic toll of war.
Possible severing of Israeli-Palestinian banking ties stirs worries
May 28, 2024
If the Israeli finance minister's threat is carried out, the Palestinian economy — and the Palestinian Authority — could be starved of revenue.
Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe
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Leanna Byrne
May 17, 2024
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, students are calling for their universities to cut financial and institutional ties with Israel.
As the US recognizes Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, the city’s divided economy is likely to continue
Dec 6, 2017
President Donald Trump announced today he is starting the process of moving the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. It’s part of a shift in American policy, acknowledging Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Most other countries don’t recognize the city as Israel’s capital because it’s disputed territory, and the Palestinians […]
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Empowering working Palestinian women through radio
Aug 3, 2012
Maysoun Odeh Gangat, CEO of the women’s radio station NISAA in Ramallah, explains why there are fewer Palestinian women in business compared to other women in the Middle East -- and how that seems to be changing.