Israel considers suspending Palestinian exports and imports

The Israeli government announced plans on Friday to halt imports and exports to the West Bank and Gaza Strip following Palestine’s halt on imports of Israeli calves. “Israel is proposing…

Palestinian Authority bans nearly 60 websites critical of the government

The Palestinian Authority (PA) blocked 59 websites and social media pages critical of President Mahmoud Abbas’ government in an alleged crackdown on opposition and press freedom.  The PA accused the…

Israeli employers collect millions from illegal Palestinian work permit trade

The illegal trade of work permits cost 20,000 Palestinians a total of $140 million just last year, all profited by brokers and Israeli companies.   A study by the Bank of…