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https://972mag.com/support-for-two-states-drops-below-50-among-israelis-palestinians-alike/132682/   …For the first time in recent years, fewer than half of Jewish Israelis and Palestinians support a two-state solution, according to a public opinion poll published Thursday. One of the two populations maintained at least a small majority of support for two states in polls conducted over the past couple of years; the latest poll marked the first time both populations' support dropped below 50 percent… The study is full of fascinating statistics, examining the positions of respondents vis-a-vis a number of solutions to the conflict — from a one-state solution to a confederation to apartheid and even population transfer. The most interesting part, however, is the way each side view themselves and the other... Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-south-africa-condemn-israel-human-rights-record-un-826726973   Over 100 countries shed light on Israeli violations against Palestinians during periodic review…A fiery exchange between Iran and Israel broke out at the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, while South Africa labelled Israel an "apartheid state" over its treatment of Palestinians.…The exchange came during a major review of Israel's human rights record by more than 100 country delegates, including the 47-strong United Nations Human Rights Council which spearheaded the session…"Israel is the only state in the world that can be called an apartheid state," the South African delegate said. "We remain deeply concerned at the denial of the right of self-determination to the Palestinian people, in the absence of which no other human right can be exercised or enjoyed."   The Israeli delegation fired back…   Posted by Judith Ferster, AIM...

  http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-south-africa-condemn-israel-human-rights-record-un-826726973   Over 100 countries shed light on Israeli violations against Palestinians during periodic review…A fiery exchange between Iran and Israel broke out at the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, while South Africa labelled Israel an "apartheid state" over its treatment of Palestinians. The exchange came during a major review of Israel's human rights record by more than 100 country delegates, including the 47-strong United Nations Human Rights Council which spearheaded the session…   Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

http://imemc.org/article/us-bipartisan-support-for-israel-over-palestinians-is-breaking-down-new-study-shows/   Pew polling reveals Israel has become a right-wing issue, with 79% of Republicans supporting it, compared to just 27% of Democrats... This study does show a major shift in popular views among Americans, but politicians are still far from responding to those popular views...   Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

http://imemc.org/article/palestine-authority-appeals-to-icc-over-detained-children/     …In a statement released on Saturday, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki called on ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to "exercise her legal authority without delay, to prevent the continuation of crimes being committed against the Palestinian people."…   Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

http://www.jpost.com/printarticle.aspx?id=513467   The times are changing in the Middle East as alien nations find common ground in a bid to avert Iran supremacy within the region... The opening of the dialogue between Israel and Saudi Arabia is perhaps the most significant shift in the region. There have been no diplomatic ties between the two nations, with Saudi Arabia has been a supporter of Palestinian sovereign rights...     Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

https://israelpalestinenews.org/challenge-childhood-occupation/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=9a2c667e-3f61-4682-a5d8-07d2935d49b6   Israeli violence is a daily occurrence for Palestinians, and children are not exempt. Israeli soldiers and settlers alike are to be feared. Here are two short stories from a typical day…   Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member