The US is ending ties with Israel's science and technological institutions in the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, officials have said.
The decision sees the US return to a long-standing policy that had been reversed by the administration of Donald Trump.
The new version of the rules states that co-operation "in geographic areas which came under the administration of Israel after 1967 and which remain subject to final-status negotiations is inconsistent with US foreign policy”.
The move is a further sign that the Israel and its most important ally are increasingly at odds over rapidly advancing Israeli plans to build settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed his objection to the decision on Sunday, having been briefed about it before the official release.
US Republican senator Ted Cruz issued scathing criticism of the decision from the Biden administration, describing it as anti-Semitic.
The decision was announced on Monday, the same day the Israeli government's Supreme Planning Council approved the construction of about 5,700 more homes for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Washington was "deeply troubled" by the decision.
"The expansion of settlements undermines the geographic viability of a two-state solution, exacerbates tensions and further harms trust between the two parties," a US National Security Council spokesman said.
Since returning to office in January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has approved more than 7,000 new housing units, most of them deep in the West Bank.
Most countries consider West Bank settlements, built on land captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, to be illegal. Their presence is one of the fundamental issues in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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What is 'Soft Power'?
Soft power was first mentioned in 1990 by former US Defence Secretary Joseph Nye.
He believed that there were alternative ways of cultivating support from other countries, instead of achieving goals using military strength.
Soft power is, at its root, the ability to convince other states to do what you want without force.
This is traditionally achieved by proving that you share morals and values.
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
What sanctions would be reimposed?
Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:
- An arms embargo
- A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
- A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
- A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
- Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
