Israel and Palestine

Briefing

The Israeli election and the far-right

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Picking sides

Jewish leaders warn about rising antisemitism in GOP political campaigns

A destroyed van seen after an Israeli raid in the city of Nablus.

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Busting The Door Down

Israel raids bomb lab, killing 5 Palestinian gunmen

U.S. President Joe Biden and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a conference.

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Troubling Words

White House blasts Palestinian government's comments on United States

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Shireen Abu Akleh

Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh likely killed by 'unintentional fire' from an Israeli soldier

Gaza officials inspect building hit by Israeli strike

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Peace a chance

Israel, Islamic Jihad enact cease-fire after deadly weekend of strikes

A person holds a photo of Shireen Abu Akleh during a vigil in London.

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investigations

U.S.: Israeli military gunfire likely killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

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Briefing

The firestorm surrounding journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's death

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Freedom of religion

Vatican slams Israel for attacking funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Smoke and flames from Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza Strip.

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tensions rising

Rocket fired into Israel from Gaza for the 1st time in months

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Sticks and stones

Dozens of Palestinians wounded in clash with Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque

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feelin' fine in palestine

Palestinians vote in municipal elections as support for Abbas slips

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 18, 2021

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Crisis in Israel and Gaza

Biden urges Israel and Gaza to give 'calm' a chance

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Crisis in Israel and Gaza

AP wants independent investigation Gaza office bombing

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza's Jala Tower

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ISRAEL-PALESTINE

Al Jazeera accuses Israel of war crime

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 15, 2021

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Israel-Palestine

Palestinian politician skeptical of Biden's diplomatic efforts

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Israel and Palestine

Israeli government to vote on annexing part of West Bank

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Israel and Palestine

'Major military escalation' in Gaza Strip expected

Women protestors hold placards reading 'Al Quds belongs to muslims' on May 11, 2018 in Istanbul, during a demonstration against US President Donald Trumps controversial decision to recognise

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Israel and Palestine

U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem met by protests

Palestinian journalists carry a portrait of journalist Yasser Murtaja, during his funeral in Gaza City on April 7, 2018.

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Israel and Palestine

Palestinian reporter fatally shot by Israeli troops despite 'PRESS' vest

Protestors help an injured Palestinian woman as they run for cover during clashes with Israeli security forces following a demonstration near the border with Israel, east of Khan Yunis in the

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Israel and Palestine

Netanyahu says no inquiry after 16 are killed, hundreds injured in Gaza protest

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Israel and Palestine

Trump will reportedly recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital within days

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas (C, R) applauds after he inaugurated the new Palestinian diplomatic mission to the Holy See

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Israel and Palestine

Palestinian president says Trump's plan to move U.S. embassy will hinder Mideast peace

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Israel and Palestine

Vote delayed on building new housing in East Jerusalem

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Israel and Palestine

Biden says he's 'incredibly' disappointed by both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Israel and Palestine

Netanyahu speaks out against EU decision to label Israeli settlement goods

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Israel and Palestine

Benjamin Netanyahu mulling revoking residency status for Palestinians in East Jerusalem

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Israel and Palestine

Israel bars most Palestinians from Jerusalem's Old City

A young Palestinian man prepares to throw a stone.

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Israel and Palestine

Israel approves harsher punishment for those who throw 'murderous objects'

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Israel and Palestine

Study: An Israel-Palestine peace deal could bring an economic gain of $173 billion

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's government just joined the International Criminal Court

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Israel and Palestine

The Palestinian Authority quietly joins the International Criminal Court

Open-ended Israel-Hamas cease-fire begins

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Israel and Palestine

Open-ended Israel-Hamas cease-fire begins

Palestinian minister dies after skirmish with Israeli police

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Israel and Palestine

Palestinian minister dies after skirmish with Israeli police