Matthew Bell
What Israelis and Palestinians hear in Mitt Romney’s comments on Mideast Peace
Israelis are reacting to the leaked Romney comments about Palestinians having “no interest in peace with Israel” and being committed to Israel’s destruction. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem.
Ambassador Chris Stevens: America Lost an Ace Middle East Diplomat
Ambassador Chris Stevens was known as an exceptional diplomat who valued contact with regular people. Many who worked with him years ago in Jerusalem were shocked to learn that Stevens was killed in the line of duty in Benghazi, Libya last week. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem.
Violence in Arab World Prompts New Thinking About Uprisings
The anti-American protests spreading in the Middle East are causing many in the region to reconsider the long-term impact of the Arab Spring.
West Bank Protests Against Palestinian Authority Continue
Palestinians have been protesting against the high cost of living in the West Bank. On Tuesday the Palestinian prime minister tried to quell the protests by announcing a series of economic measures, including one that rolls back the price of fuel, and another that cuts the salaries of government officials.
Palestinian Women No Longer Need Husband’s Permission for a Divorce
Palestinian women just won some new freedoms. They can now initiate divorce proceedings against their husbands. Before, Muslim women in the West Bank had to get their husbands’ consent for a divorce.
Israel Evicts Settlers from Illegal Outpost
In Israel, advocates for Jewish settlements in the West Bank are denouncing the eviction of about 50 Israeli families from their homes over the weekend.
Israel Takes on Music Diplomacy, Bands Go Global
For many aspiring Israeli artists, making it big requires going global, which means dealing with a unique set of challenges.
Israel Court Rules Rachel Corrie Death an Accident
An Israeli court has ruled that the death of an American activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed in Gaza nine years ago, was a regrettable incident.
The State of the Palestinian Economy
At first glance, the Palestinian economy appears to be booming: People are out on the streets, and small shops are packed. But the territory is under Israeli military control, and heavily dependent upon international aid.
Bethlehem Murder Shocks Palestinians
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, women and human rights groups are demanding that Palestinian leaders do more to stop violence against women.
Egypt Vows to Hunt Down Assassins
Heavily-armed gunmen attacked an Egyptian border post near the Gaza Strip and Israel Sunday night.
Egypt Fields Female Weightlifters at the London Olympics
Egypt – has sent three dozen women to London 2012. That’s the largest number of Egyptian women sent to an Olympic competition. The World’s Matthew Bell caught up with one of them. She’s a weightlifter.
Egypt Denies Letter to Israel
Israel says it has received a letter from the new President of Egypt, saying he wishes to work with Israel for peace and stability in the region, but Cairo says it’s a fake.
Romney Gains Support in Israel
Mitt Romney spent the weekend in Israel and got an enthusiastic welcome from the Israeli leadership.
Golan Heights Watchful of Syria Fighting Across Border
As the violence continues to spin out of control in Syria, Israel is stepping up security measures in the Golan Heights.
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