Palestine

World

UN to investigate possible war crimes during Israel-Gaza escalation

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/28/21

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Israel's actions, along with the rocket attacks on Israel by Islamist Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip.

World

MIDDLE EAST

Israeli army used 500 tons of bombs to attack Hamas tunnel system

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/16/21

According to foreign media reports, the Israeli army tricked many Hamas fighters to retreat to the tunnels, after which jets bombed the network for about 40 minutes.

World

MIDDLE EAST

Gaza rockets and clashes in Arab-majority areas put Israel on edge

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/15/21

Civil unrest was meanwhile mounting between Israel's Arab and Jewish citizens, with protests and riots reported in communities in which a high proportion of Arab Israelis live.

World

MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION

Finland: "Israel settlement activity is illegal, undermines prospects for a solution"

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

Finland supports a two-state solution achieved through negotiations carried out by the parties in an equal manner

World

MULTILATERALISM

Haavisto to discuss situation in Palestine with EU foreign ministers

The Nomad Today 11/18/20

Finland considers it essential to resume negotiations leading to a two-state solution.