As Donald Trump's victory became apparent in last week's U.S. elections, Jewish West Bank settlement advocates popped bottles of champagne and danced to the Bee Gees at a winery in the heart of the occupied territory, according to a post on Instagram. The winery said it was rolling out a special edition red named for the president-elect.
Settlement supporters believe they have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Not only did the expansion of housing for Jews in the West Bank soar past previous records during Trump's first term, but his administration took unprecedented steps to support Israel's territorial claims, including recognizing Jerusalem as its capital and moving the U.S. Embassy there, and recognizing Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights.
This story is from the November 15, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 15, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
'Sheeshmahal' row: AAP vs BJP over media tour of Chief Minister home
Amid ongoing row over 'Sheesh \"clear Mahal', the AAP leaders on Wednesday got into a standoff with police outside the Delhi CM's residence with the BJP dubbing it as a display of anarchy\".
Trudeau Resigns
Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canada's Prime Minister marks the close of an era that began with immense hope but ended amid growing challenges and dissatisfaction.
Boon or Bane?
Plato’s epic The Republic’ tells the story of two mythical city-states: one believes in moderation while the other believes in consumerism. Unable to sustain its large population, the second city-state casts avaricious eyes on its neighbouring territories, plunging the country into war. Read US and China for the second city-state, and the analogy is complete. The question Plato raised is the essence of the population debate of today: Is human population the issue, or is it the resources it consumes?
Return to roots
SIR, This refers to \"Teachings that transcend time and geography\" by Narayanan Kizhumundayur, published today.
India must embrace green hydrogen
The global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024.
Delivered less than he promised
Belying expectations, the outgoing Chief Justice of India has left behind a mixed legacy, says ASHOK KAPUR
BGT: SCG pitch earns ICC approval amid criticism
The pitch for the fifth and final Test gets 'satisfactory' rating despite being a graveyard for batters
Konstas opens up on rows with Kohli, Bumrah during BGT
Sam Konstas' on-field confrontations with India's talismanic duo of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in his debut series certainly helped him become an overnight sensation with his social media numbers storming by 30,000 per cent.
'Sportswashing' a dismal rights record
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia raises ethical questions, says Keith Rathbone
India's gold imports turn out to be $5 billion lower in Nov, trade deficit narrows
The government has scaled down its estimate of gold imports for November 2024 to $9.84 billion from the preliminary estimate of $14.86 billion announced last month, data compiled by the Commerce Ministry's Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics showed on Wednesday.
