Israel’s Gantz eases restrictions for Palestinians during Ramadan - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Rina Bassist

Rina Bassist

Apr 6, 2022

Lapid Gantz — Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Ganz hold a joint briefing for ambassadors to Israel on April 6, 2022, in Jerusalem. — Sivan Shachor-Anba/GPO

Israeli police officers stand on a rooftop near Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Israel eases Palestinian entry restrictions to Al-Aqsa ahead of Ramadan

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Israeli soldiers search for suspects during an operation near the Jit junction west of Nablus in the occupied northern West Bank on March 12, 2023. - Israeli forces shot dead three Palestinian gunmen after they fired at troops near Nablus, the army announced early in the moring. Palestinian medical and security sources had no information on the event. (Photo by jaafar ashtiyeh / AFP) (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP via Getty Images)

Israelis, Palestinians to meet in Egypt in bid to lower tensions before Ramadan

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 74th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations on September 26, 2019 in New York City.

Israel's Gantz announces confidence-building measures after hosting Palestinian President Abbas

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Palestinian devotees pray on Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny) outside the Dome of the Rock at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, East Jerusalem, May 8, 2021.

Israel lifts restrictions on Gazans ahead of Ramadan

Mai Abu Hasaneen

Mai Abu Hasaneen