Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial proposal to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, a move critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday said the security cabinet approved the proposal by Defense Minister Israel Katz to organize “a voluntary transfer for Gaza residents who express interest in moving…

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank

The Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” Hamdan Ballal was beaten up by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and taken away by Israeli soldiers, his colleagues and eyewitnesses said. Outside Ballal’s home was a group of Israeli settlers, some of whom were throwing stones. Israeli police and military were also outside…

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Randy Smallwood: Gold Price Strong, Now it’s Time for Miners to Deliver

Randy Smallwood, president and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM), shares his thoughts on the gold and silver markets, and discusses the company’s latest results. He also weighs in on Wheaton’s long-term guidance and plans for the future. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article….

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