Top news stories from Israel/Palestine: October 31, 2018

What We’re Reading

Democratic newcomers challenge pro-Israel status quo,

Their willingness to challenge bipartisan orthodoxy has put them on a collision course with Democratic leaders as the Donald Trump administration tilts US policy ever further in favor of Israel.

PLO council votes to suspend recognition of state of Israel,

While the central council’s decisions are not binding, it advises the PA on future policy decisions. PA President Mahmoud Abbas was present at the meeting.

Likud minister calls for ‘peace and security’ at Dubai conference,

Israeli Communications Minister Ayoub Kara called for “peace and security” on Tuesday during a visit to the United Arab Emirates, as Israel launches an unprecedented diplomatic push into Gulf states.

How can Gaza's contaminated water catastrophe be solved?,

Barely three percent of Gaza’s drinking water wells is fit for human consumption, and the crisis is claiming lives.

President-elect of Brazil plans to close Palestinian embassy,

“Is Palestine a country? Palestine is not a country, so there should be no embassy here,” said Jair Bolsonaro, who won his national election on Sunday with 55.1 percent of the votes. “You do not negotiate with terrorists.”