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Palestinian territories - Associated Press
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News from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:47:36 GMT
The West Bank now has 3G–can it boost the Palestinian tech sector? - Fast Company
The West Bank now has 3G–can it boost the Palestinian tech sector? Fast Company
After years of limiting Palestinians to barely functional 2G cellular internet speeds, Israel has finally allowed local telecoms to offer 3G speeds–but old constraints ...
Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Palestine Why do Palestinians opt for Israeli SIM cards? - Al-Monitor
Palestine Why do Palestinians opt for Israeli SIM cards? Al-Monitor
Due to the poor quality of Palestinian cellular companies that are crippled by Israeli restrictions, Palestinians in the West Bank are opting for Israeli SIM cards ...
Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
“Israel Completely Controls Palestinian ICT Sector, Violates Palestinians' Digital Rights” - NewsClick
“Israel Completely Controls Palestinian ICT Sector, Violates Palestinians' Digital Rights” NewsClick
A recent report by the 7amleh center chronicles the impact of Israel's stranglehold over the ICT sector, which has affected Palestinians' economic development, ...
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians get 3G mobile services in West Bank - Reuters
Palestinians get 3G mobile services in West Bank Reuters
High-speed networks launched after Israel lifts ban.
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians finally to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban - Haaretz
Palestinians finally to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban Haaretz
Palestinians in the West Bank are finally getting high-speed mobile data services, after a yearslong Israeli ban that cost their fragile economy hundreds of ...
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Second Palestinian mobile operator launches in Gaza - Reuters
Second Palestinian mobile operator launches in Gaza Reuters
Wataniya Mobile invests $40 million in Gaza in first stage.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinian mobile startups welcome the benefits of 3G - Al Jazeera English
Palestinian mobile startups welcome the benefits of 3G Al Jazeera English
As 3G reaches the occupied West Bank after Israel ended its ban, entrepreneurs see a future for tech startups.
Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Israel okays equipment to boost Palestinian cell coverage in West Bank - The Times of Israel
Israel okays equipment to boost Palestinian cell coverage in West Bank The Times of Israel
Military accepts request by Paltel telecom to import specialized circuit boards to improve phone *service*, speed up internet.
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinian companies to offer 3G in West Bank after Israel lifts ban - The Times of Israel
Palestinian companies to offer 3G in West Bank after Israel lifts ban The Times of Israel
Launch of improved coverage expected within weeks; providers were denied option for years due to security concerns.
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians opt for illegal SIM cards smuggled from Israel - Al-Monitor
Palestinians opt for illegal SIM cards smuggled from Israel Al-Monitor
West Bank authorities are combating the use of black-market Israeli telecom services, which Palestinians prefer over the pricier internet packages offered by ...
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Hamas closes Qatari-Palestinian cellphone provider over PM attack - Arabnews
Hamas closes Qatari-Palestinian cellphone provider over PM attack Arabnews
GAZA CITY: Hamas on Saturday shut the offices of a Qatari-Palestinian telecommunications company in connection with its investigation into an explosion that ...
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Summary of Events Along the Gaza Strip Border - Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
Summary of Events Along the Gaza Strip Border Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
On Friday, November 9, 2018, another “return march” was held in the Gaza Strip along the border with Israel. The events took place after funds from Qatar had ...
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
After waiting for eight years, Wataniya Mobile to soon launch sevice in Gaza Strip - WAFA - Palestine News Agency
After waiting for eight years, Wataniya Mobile to soon launch sevice in Gaza Strip WAFA - Palestine News Agency
RAMALLAH, April 10, 2017 (WAFA) - Wataniya Mobile Palestine, a member of Ooredoo Group, is expected to start operations in the Gaza Strip this year after an ...
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
A Slow Boat to Fast Data: Why is Palestine Still Waiting for 3G? - EFF
A Slow Boat to Fast Data: Why is Palestine Still Waiting for 3G? EFF
Good news for Palestinians: According to several August news reports, a 3G mobile network might be finally coming their way. After years of struggling with 2G ...
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Panama Papers: Leaks reveal Abbas' son's $1m holding in company with ties to Palestinian Authority - Haaretz
Panama Papers: Leaks reveal Abbas' son's $1m holding in company with ties to Palestinian Authority Haaretz
Panama Papers leaked from law firm Mossack Fonseca uncover the exclusive club that lines the pockets of Palestine's political and financial elite, Haaretz ...
Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Gaza and Google Translate: Covering the Conflict When You Don’t Speak the Language - The New York Times
Gaza and Google Translate: Covering the Conflict When You Don’t Speak the Language The New York Times
How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? David M. Halbfinger, bureau chief for The Times in Jerusalem, ...
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Palestine in Pictures: October 2017 - The Electronic Intifada
Palestine in Pictures: October 2017 The Electronic Intifada
Palestinian mourners in Bureij refugee camp carry the bodies of three fighters killed when Israel detonated a tunnel along its boundary with Gaza, 31 October.
Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Israel’s overlooked issue with Palestinians: cellular service - Haaretz
Israel’s overlooked issue with Palestinians: cellular service Haaretz
The army made the historic announcement on November 19: Israel and the Palestinian Authority had agreed for third generation cellular networks to operate in ...
Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:00:00 GMT
The “Great Return March": Demonstrations of April 27, 2018, and continuation to be expected - Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
The “Great Return March": Demonstrations of April 27, 2018, and continuation to be expected Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
On Friday, April 27, 2018, the fifth Friday of the demonstrations of the “Great Return March,” riots took place along the Gaza border with Israel. An estimated ...
Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Where is Palestine's Gandhi? Marching in Gaza - +972 Magazine
Where is Palestine's Gandhi? Marching in Gaza +972 Magazine
By Neve Gordon. An injured Palestinian man being helped during the Great Return March in Gaza, east of the Jabaliya refugee camp. March 30, 2018.
Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
5 Killed in Tel Aviv and West Bank by Palestinian Attackers - New York Times
5 Killed in Tel Aviv and West Bank by Palestinian Attackers New York Times
JERUSALEM — Five people were killed on Thursday in two stabbing and shooting attacks carried out by Palestinian assailants in Tel Aviv and the West Bank, ...
Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Israeli forces injure 4 Palestinian protesters - The Peninsula Qatar
Israeli forces injure 4 Palestinian protesters The Peninsula Qatar
Israeli armed forces on Monday injured four Palestinian protesters on Monday near Gaza-Israel border, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Israeli snipers open fire on Gaza protests second week in a row - +972 Magazine
Israeli snipers open fire on Gaza protests second week in a row +972 Magazine
By +972 Magazine Staff. Palestinian protesters burn tires at the Gaza-Israel border during the eighth day of the 'Great Return March,' Shuja'iyya, Gaza City, April ...
Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Good riddance, Tony Blair – you’ve been tolerated as Middle East envoy for too long - The Guardian
Good riddance, Tony Blair – you’ve been tolerated as Middle East envoy for too long The Guardian
Blair's stint as the Quartet's representative has been a tragic waste, focused more on business than on peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
As olive harvest begins, settlers flood Palestinian trees with sewage - Mondoweiss
As olive harvest begins, settlers flood Palestinian trees with sewage Mondoweiss
Israeli colonists flooded dozens of Palestinian olive trees with sewage water Tuesday, near Nablus, according to the Israeli Rabbis for Human Rights ...
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinian territories profile - Media - BBC News
Palestinian territories profile - Media BBC News
Notes on the media in the Palestinian territories and links to broadcasters and newspapers.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Access denied: Phone politics in Palestine - Aljazeera.com
Access denied: Phone politics in Palestine Aljazeera.com
Networks in the Occupied Territories can only provide 2G services because Israel restricts bandwidth.
Sun, 22 Sep 2013 07:00:00 GMT
News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (November 1-7, 2017) - Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (November 1-7, 2017) Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
This past week in Judea and Samaria rallies, marches and demonstrations were held to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration. The events passed ...
Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
What ever happened to the Palestinian 3G deal? - The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
What ever happened to the Palestinian 3G deal? The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
Palestinians in the West Bank are left without 3G services, as the rest of the world prepares to welcome 5G services in 2018.
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Qatar Telecom offers $2.2 billion for Wataniya stake - Reuters
Qatar Telecom offers $2.2 billion for Wataniya stake Reuters
DOHA/DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar Telecom QTEL.QA (Qtel) is offering $2.2 billion to buy the remaining 47.5 percent stake it does not already own in Kuwaiti ...
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Hacking Palestine: A digital occupation - Aljazeera.com
Hacking Palestine: A digital occupation Aljazeera.com
Israel controls all Palestine's digital infrastructure, limiting the use of phones, mobiles and internet at any time.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Abier Almasri on her first trip out of Gaza at age 31: 'I was allowed to leave – for just a little while' - Mondoweiss
Abier Almasri on her first trip out of Gaza at age 31: 'I was allowed to leave – for just a little while' Mondoweiss
Gaza. Commentary: At 31, my first glimpse of life outside Gaza / Abier Almasri Reuters 16 Mar — I was born and grew up in Gaza. My father was a soccer coach ...
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
'Mabrook' to PA President Abbas' son Tareq - Al Jazeera English
'Mabrook' to PA President Abbas' son Tareq Al Jazeera English
Youngest son of the Palestinian president is a baller, and it appears he wants you to know it.
Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
After being blocked from importing limousines to Gaza, a Palestinian wedding planner built one out of five cars - Mondoweiss
After being blocked from importing limousines to Gaza, a Palestinian wedding planner built one out of five cars Mondoweiss
AFP reports: When wedding planner Salama Al Odi was blocked by Israel from importing a limousine for his business in Gaza, he was not dissuaded. Instead ...
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Israel declares the entire village of Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, a closed military zone - Mondoweiss
Israel declares the entire village of Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, a closed military zone Mondoweiss
Israeli army declares Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, closed military zone. RAMALLAH (Ma'an) 13 Jan — The Israeli army declared the central occupied ...
Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians Suffer in Cell Phone Dark Ages — and Point Finger of Blame at Israel - Jewish Daily Forward
Palestinians Suffer in Cell Phone Dark Ages — and Point Finger of Blame at Israel Jewish Daily Forward
Tech-savvy Palestinians have as many smart phones as anyone. But they're stuck in a bygone technological era — and many angrily blame the Israeli ...
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Film Review: ‘Eyes of a Thief’ - Variety
Film Review: ‘Eyes of a Thief’ Variety
A hodgepodge of plot points fail to gel in satisfying fashion in “Eyes of a Thief,” Palestinian helmer-writer Najwa Najjar's follow-up to her acclaimed feature debut, ...
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:00:00 GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Debate over control of Palestinian investment fund - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE-Debate over control of Palestinian investment fund Reuters
term growth By Adam Entous RAMALLAH, West Bank, April 28 (Reuters) - The fund that manages Palestinian public investments has been transformed in ways ...
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT
Belated launch of 3G in West Bank will help territory's economy, Paltel CEO says - The National
Belated launch of 3G in West Bank will help territory's economy, Paltel CEO says The National
Though “too late”, the launch of 3G mobile internet by telecoms operators in the West Bank will help stimulate the territory's economy, despite Israeli restrictions ...
Sun, 28 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Iraq PM sworn with partial cabinet as lawmakers disagree - Middle East Monitor
Iraq PM sworn with partial cabinet as lawmakers disagree Middle East Monitor
Iraq's new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi was sworn in on Wednesday with only a partial Cabinet after lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on key postings ...
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iraq Grapples With Balance Between the U.S., Iran and Saudi Arabia - The Wall Street Journal
Iraq Grapples With Balance Between the U.S., Iran and Saudi Arabia The Wall Street Journal
Will Iraq maintain its policy of balancing ties with Iran and its rivals, Saudi Arabia and the U.S.? And can it jump-start its economy?
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Israel arrests 18 Palestinian members of a WhatsApp religious chat group - Mondoweiss
Israel arrests 18 Palestinian members of a WhatsApp religious chat group Mondoweiss
Israeli authorities arrested overnight 18 Palestinians who were all members of the same religious chat group on WhatsApp.
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Google Taps Palestine For New Business Development - Fast Company
Google Taps Palestine For New Business Development Fast Company
Only a small fraction of the Internet is in Arabic. But when that changes, the search giant will be ready.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Arab Fractures: Citizens, States, and Social Contracts - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Arab Fractures: Citizens, States, and Social Contracts Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Long-standing pillars of the Arab order—authoritarian bargains and hydrocarbon rents—are collapsing as political institutions struggle with the rising demands ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Wataniya hires former Batelco chief as COO - ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwait's Wataniya hires former Batelco chief as COO ArabianBusiness.com
Kuwait's No. 2 telecom operator Wataniya has named Peter Kaliaropoulos as chief operating officer, six months after the Australian left regional rival Batelco.
Sun, 01 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Syria: Northern Factions to Fight Idlib Battle Through United Front - Asharq Al-awsat English
Syria: Northern Factions to Fight Idlib Battle Through United Front Asharq Al-awsat English
Opposition groups in northern Syria are in the process of establishing a “national army”, a step that could prevent President Bashar Assad from controlling the ...
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Updated Security Council resolution calls for East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital, Israel says UN creating 'second Hamastan' - Mondoweiss
Updated Security Council resolution calls for East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital, Israel says UN creating 'second Hamastan' Mondoweiss
Late Monday evening Jordan submitted an updated version of a draft resolution seeking to end Israel's occupation to the United Nations Security Council.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Our Kind of Realism - Foreign Policy
Our Kind of Realism Foreign Policy
TEL AVIV, Israel—Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, asserts rightly that in view of the current political upheaval, America has no better or ...
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Tunis grinds to a halt as nationwide strikes hit public services - The National
Tunis grinds to a halt as nationwide strikes hit public services The National
A nationwide public sector strike in Tunis on Thursday brought rail, bus and air traffic to a standstill, and hit ports, schools and hospitals. The strike organised by ...
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Syrian government, rebels and regional powers gear up for final Idlib showdown - Middle East Eye
Syrian government, rebels and regional powers gear up for final Idlib showdown Middle East Eye
Rebels and humanitarian organisations have warned that there is nowhere left in Syria for civilians and fighters to flee.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
At a West Bank crossing point, Israeli students put the 'right' into human rights - The Times of Israel
At a West Bank crossing point, Israeli students put the 'right' into human rights The Times of Israel
A new volunteer group, emphatically not from the usual left of the political spectrum, is monitoring how the IDF operates the Qalandiya checkpoint en route to ...
Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
'I don't know where I can go': Thousands displaced by bombardment in northwestern Syria - Syria Direct
'I don't know where I can go': Thousands displaced by bombardment in northwestern Syria Syria Direct
After a government airstrike in al-Hubeit on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Syrian Civil Defense Idlib. AMMAN: Scores of Russian and Syrian airstrikes and artillery ...
Sun, 09 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sex scandals, boycotts and ISIS threats: Iraq prepares for elections - The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
Sex scandals, boycotts and ISIS threats: Iraq prepares for elections The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
Almost 7000 register to run in elections, one quarter of the candidates are women.
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
In Tunisia, press freedom erodes amid security fears - CPJ Press Freedom Online
In Tunisia, press freedom erodes amid security fears CPJ Press Freedom Online
Hard-earned press freedom in Tunisia is under threat as journalists are squeezed between violent extremists and security services sensitive to criticism in the ...
Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Iraqi politicians demand election re-run after fire at ballot centre adds to chaos after vote - The National
Iraqi politicians demand election re-run after fire at ballot centre adds to chaos after vote The National
Some of Iraq's top politicians demanded new elections on Monday after a warehouse meant for storing ballot papers caught fire, an act described as a "plot" ...
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Iran is on track to achieve its objectives in Syria - Middle East Eye
Iran is on track to achieve its objectives in Syria Middle East Eye
Iran has been able to create a large paramilitary base in Syria that aims to hold a few key areas, primarily Damascus. It doesn't need Assad.
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Why time was right for Iraq and Saudi Arabia to focus on common enemies - The National
Why time was right for Iraq and Saudi Arabia to focus on common enemies The National
The populist Iraqi cleric and politician, Moqtada Al Sadr, stepped off of his airplane and onto a tarmac in Jeddah's searing heat and humidity in his customary ...
Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Journalists under Attack in Libya - Human Rights Watch
Journalists under Attack in Libya Human Rights Watch
The revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi's dictatorship in 2011 following a popular uprising and civil war, transformed Libya's media landscape. Libyan ...
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Three Countries, Two Weddings and One Couple - Huffington Post
Three Countries, Two Weddings and One Couple Huffington Post
This week, family and friends crossed international borders and military checkpoints and overcame the usual political bureaucracies to attend my daughter's two ...
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 - Campaign Middle East
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 Campaign Middle East
AHMAD DARRAJ 30 Senior Branded *Content* Specialist, OMD Dubai CAREEER PATH: Ahmad started his career at an advertising agency before moving to the ...
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UM promotes Rasha Rteil to head of product, MENAT - Campaign Middle East
UM promotes Rasha Rteil to head of product, MENAT Campaign Middle East
UM MENA has announced the promotion of Rasha Rteil to head of product, MENAT. As head ofproduct, Rteil will lead on the agency's ambitious agenda to ...
Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:52:26 GMT
Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Project - Hydrocarbons Technology
Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Project Hydrocarbons Technology
The Lower Fars heavy oil development project aims to extract heavy oil from the Lower Fars reservoir of the Ratqa oil field, which is located in the northern part ...
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:00:21 GMT
Taking Back the DNS - CircleID
Taking Back the DNS CircleID
Most new domain names are malicious. I am stunned by the simplicity and truth of that observation. Every day lots of new names are added to the global DNS, ...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinian territories - Associated Press
Palestinian territories Associated Press
News from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:47:36 GMT
Palestine Why do Palestinians opt for Israeli SIM cards? - Al-Monitor
Palestine Why do Palestinians opt for Israeli SIM cards? Al-Monitor
Due to the poor quality of Palestinian cellular companies that are crippled by Israeli restrictions, Palestinians in the West Bank are opting for Israeli SIM cards ...
Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinians get 3G mobile services in West Bank - Reuters
Palestinians get 3G mobile services in West Bank Reuters
High-speed networks launched after Israel lifts ban.
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians opt for illegal SIM cards smuggled from Israel - Al-Monitor
Palestinians opt for illegal SIM cards smuggled from Israel Al-Monitor
West Bank authorities are combating the use of black-market Israeli telecom services, which Palestinians prefer over the pricier internet packages offered by ...
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
“Israel Completely Controls Palestinian ICT Sector, Violates Palestinians' Digital Rights” - NewsClick
“Israel Completely Controls Palestinian ICT Sector, Violates Palestinians' Digital Rights” NewsClick
A recent report by the 7amleh center chronicles the impact of Israel's stranglehold over the ICT sector, which has affected Palestinians' economic development, ...
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians finally to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban - Haaretz
Palestinians finally to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban Haaretz
Palestinians in the West Bank are finally getting high-speed mobile data services, after a yearslong Israeli ban that cost their fragile economy hundreds of ...
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Palestinians Call For Civil Unrest Amid Crisis Over New Social Security Law - The Media Line
Palestinians Call For Civil Unrest Amid Crisis Over New Social Security Law The Media Line
Thousands of people on Monday stormed the city center of Ramallah demanding that the Palestinian Authority (PA) cancel a new social security law enacted by ...
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Gaza and Google Translate: Covering the Conflict When You Don’t Speak the Language - The New York Times
Gaza and Google Translate: Covering the Conflict When You Don’t Speak the Language The New York Times
How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? David M. Halbfinger, bureau chief for The Times in Jerusalem, ...
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Second Palestinian mobile operator launches in Gaza - Reuters
Second Palestinian mobile operator launches in Gaza Reuters
Wataniya Mobile invests $40 million in Gaza in first stage.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinians to Get 3G in West Bank, After Israel Lifts Ban - VOA News
Palestinians to Get 3G in West Bank, After Israel Lifts Ban VOA News
Palestinian cell phone providers Wataniya and Jawwal are expected to launch 3G broadband services in the West Bank by the end of this month, Palestinian ...
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Israel’s overlooked issue with Palestinians: cellular service - Haaretz
Israel’s overlooked issue with Palestinians: cellular service Haaretz
The army made the historic announcement on November 19: Israel and the Palestinian Authority had agreed for third generation cellular networks to operate in ...
Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:00:00 GMT
A Slow Boat to Fast Data: Why is Palestine Still Waiting for 3G? - EFF
A Slow Boat to Fast Data: Why is Palestine Still Waiting for 3G? EFF
Good news for Palestinians: According to several August news reports, a 3G mobile network might be finally coming their way. After years of struggling with 2G ...
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Confederation: The One Possible Israel-Palestine Solution | by Bernard Avishai | NYR Daily - The New York Review of Books
Confederation: The One Possible Israel-Palestine Solution | by Bernard Avishai | NYR Daily The New York Review of Books
Palestinian boys playing soccer against the backdrop of the Israeli separation barrier that bisects their school playground in East Jerusalem, 2006.
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Access denied: Phone politics in Palestine - Aljazeera.com
Access denied: Phone politics in Palestine Aljazeera.com
Networks in the Occupied Territories can only provide 2G services because Israel restricts bandwidth.
Sun, 22 Sep 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Israel okays equipment to boost Palestinian cell coverage in West Bank - The Times of Israel
Israel okays equipment to boost Palestinian cell coverage in West Bank The Times of Israel
Military accepts request by Paltel telecom to import specialized circuit boards to improve phone *service*, speed up internet.
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Hacking Palestine: A digital occupation - Aljazeera.com
Hacking Palestine: A digital occupation Aljazeera.com
Israel controls all Palestine's digital infrastructure, limiting the use of phones, mobiles and internet at any time.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Hamas clamps down on Gaza's 'insecure' Israeli SIM cards - Reuters
Hamas clamps down on Gaza's 'insecure' Israeli SIM cards Reuters
GAZA (Reuters) - Hamas-run authorities in Gaza are trying to stop the sale and distribution of pre-paid SIM cards from Israeli cellular providers, arguing the cards ...
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Luxury Alongside Poverty in the Palestinian Authority - Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
Luxury Alongside Poverty in the Palestinian Authority Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
In the Palestinian Authority, a surprising degree of luxury exists alongside poverty - Luxury Alongside Poverty in the Palestinian Authority - JCPA.
Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
5 Killed in Tel Aviv and West Bank by Palestinian Attackers - New York Times
5 Killed in Tel Aviv and West Bank by Palestinian Attackers New York Times
JERUSALEM — Five people were killed on Thursday in two stabbing and shooting attacks carried out by Palestinian assailants in Tel Aviv and the West Bank, ...
Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
After waiting for eight years, Wataniya Mobile to soon launch sevice in Gaza Strip - WAFA - Palestine News Agency
After waiting for eight years, Wataniya Mobile to soon launch sevice in Gaza Strip WAFA - Palestine News Agency
RAMALLAH, April 10, 2017 (WAFA) - Wataniya Mobile Palestine, a member of Ooredoo Group, is expected to start operations in the Gaza Strip this year after an ...
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinian territories profile - Media - BBC News
Palestinian territories profile - Media BBC News
Notes on the media in the Palestinian territories and links to broadcasters and newspapers.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
From inside Gaza: Challenges amid crises, a look at everyday life - JNS.org
From inside Gaza: Challenges amid crises, a look at everyday life JNS.org
In October, Laura Kelly spent several days in the Gaza Strip. She spoke to local NGOs, the United Nations and Gazans about the issues they face in 2018.
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Gaza's Isolation Slows Rebuilding Efforts - Wall Street Journal
Gaza's Isolation Slows Rebuilding Efforts Wall Street Journal
As Israelis and Palestinians negotiate details of a cease-fire, a big stumbling block remains: how to rebuild the Gaza Strip and its shell-shocked economy.
Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT
As olive harvest begins, settlers flood Palestinian trees with sewage - Mondoweiss
As olive harvest begins, settlers flood Palestinian trees with sewage Mondoweiss
Israeli colonists flooded dozens of Palestinian olive trees with sewage water Tuesday, near Nablus, according to the Israeli Rabbis for Human Rights ...
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinians celebrate victory of Bethlehem singer in Arab Idol contest - Ma'an News Agency
Palestinians celebrate victory of Bethlehem singer in Arab Idol contest Ma'an News Agency
BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Jubilant crowds gathered in the Palestinian towns of Bethlehem and Majd al-Krum on Saturday evening to watch the highly anticipated ...
Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Between conflict and pragmatism: Palestinians in Bethlehem look at a bleak future - Jerusalem Post Israel News
Between conflict and pragmatism: Palestinians in Bethlehem look at a bleak future Jerusalem Post Israel News
Family of bus bomber blames Israel's policies for his choice as locals insist his action was a lone wolf attack.
Sun, 24 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Economics and apathy outweighing protest in Ramallah - The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
Economics and apathy outweighing protest in Ramallah The Jerusalem Post - Israel News
While tens of thousands protest in Turkey and Indonesia, only a dozen Palestinian youths show up to burn tires and throw stones at Israeli troops.
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Israel declares the entire village of Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, a closed military zone - Mondoweiss
Israel declares the entire village of Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, a closed military zone Mondoweiss
Israeli army declares Nabi Saleh, home to Tamimi family, closed military zone. RAMALLAH (Ma'an) 13 Jan — The Israeli army declared the central occupied ...
Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
A look at everyday life in Gaza - The Jewish Star
A look at everyday life in Gaza The Jewish Star
In October, Laura Kelly spent several days in the Gaza Strip. She spoke to local NGOs, United Nations workers and Gazans about the issues they face in 2018.
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Eight EU countries tell Israel to pay up after destroying solar panels donated to Bedouin village - Mondoweiss
Eight EU countries tell Israel to pay up after destroying solar panels donated to Bedouin village Mondoweiss
Land, property theft & destruction / Ethnic cleansing / Judaization / Settlements. In unprecedented move, eight European countries to demand compensation ...
Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
After being blocked from importing limousines to Gaza, a Palestinian wedding planner built one out of five cars - Mondoweiss
After being blocked from importing limousines to Gaza, a Palestinian wedding planner built one out of five cars Mondoweiss
AFP reports: When wedding planner Salama Al Odi was blocked by Israel from importing a limousine for his business in Gaza, he was not dissuaded. Instead ...
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Middle East Conflict and Israel's Neighborhood: Israel's Close Borders and Open Spaces - Center For American Progress
Middle East Conflict and Israel's Neighborhood: Israel's Close Borders and Open Spaces Center For American Progress
The message flashed on my Blackberry as the taxi arrived in central Ramallah about 10 miles north of Jerusalem: “Marhaba! ("hello" in Arabic) Smell the jasmine ...
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT
Palestinians rally behind Gaza 'Arab Idol' star - Jerusalem Post
Palestinians rally behind Gaza 'Arab Idol' star Jerusalem Post
In final push to vote Mohammed Assaf the winner of TV talent contest in Beirut, Bank of Palestine throws money into campaign.
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT
‘Obama, don’t bring your smartphone to Ramallah’ - Jerusalem Post
‘Obama, don’t bring your smartphone to Ramallah’ Jerusalem Post
Activists call to remove posters protesting absence of mobile Internet in West Bank, say Palestinian cause "bigger than 3G."
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Abusive System: Failures of Criminal Justice in Gaza - Human Rights Watch
Abusive System: Failures of Criminal Justice in Gaza Human Rights Watch
This report highlights the failure of the criminal justice system in Gaza under Hamas rule, including security forces, prosecutors, and judges, to uphold the law ...
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT
MidEast: 'Arab Idol' Mohammed Assaf unites his people - Culture - ANSAmed
MidEast: 'Arab Idol' Mohammed Assaf unites his people - Culture ANSAmed
(ANSAmed) - Ramallah, 28 May - By Michele Monni - A young and talented Palestinian singer appears to have succeeded where politics has failed in bringing ...
Tue, 28 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Three Countries, Two Weddings and One Couple - Huffington Post
Three Countries, Two Weddings and One Couple Huffington Post
This week, family and friends crossed international borders and military checkpoints and overcame the usual political bureaucracies to attend my daughter's two ...
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 - Campaign Middle East
MEDIA FACES TO WATCH 2018 Campaign Middle East
AHMAD DARRAJ 30 Senior Branded *Content* Specialist, OMD Dubai CAREEER PATH: Ahmad started his career at an advertising agency before moving to the ...
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
