Palestine
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What is the capital of Israel?
In Depth Dozens killed at Gaza border as US embassy opens in Jerusalem
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Gaza braced for fresh violence after dozens of Palestinians shot dead
In Depth ‘Great March of Return’ protests against new US embassy in Jerusalem and Israel’s 70th anniversary
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Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian teen gets eight-month jail term
Speed Read The 17-year-old activist was arrested after footage emerged of her slapping an Israeli soldier
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Palestinian Liberation Organisation urged to stop recognising Israel
Speed Read Fallout from US embassy decision could end two-state solution
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Turkey to open embassy in East Jerusalem
Speed Read And Egypt has drafted a UN resolution calling US recognition of the holy city as Israel's capital ‘null and void’
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East Jerusalem declared capital of Palestine by 57 Muslim nations
Speed Read Islamic leaders sign letter condemning Donald Trump and say US has relinquished its role as Middle East peace broker
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Should the UK atone for the Balfour Declaration?
In Depth Centenary intensifies calls for British recognition of Palestinian state
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Israeli ‘Greater Jerusalem’ bill paused after US pressure
In Depth Legislation to secure a Jewish majority in the holy city a ploy to annex parts of West Bank, critics claim
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Hamas and Fatah sign power-sharing deal
Speed Read Agreement ends decade-long rivalry and relieves humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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Palestinian kills 3 Israelis in settlement near Jerusalem
Speed Read Shooting during Jewish holiday may complicate US peace efforts
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Is Palestinian political unity finally on the cards?
In Depth Hamas agrees to reconciliation deal with rival Fatah movement, but serious divisions remain
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Protests after Israel removes metal detectors from al-Aqsa mosque
Speed Read Advanced surveillance cameras to be installed at disputed holy site following days of violence
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Why hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel are on hunger strike
In Depth Inmates are refusing all food and surviving on salt water only
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Hamas softens its stance on Israel
Speed Read New policy document declares willingness to accept interim Palestinian state within pre-1967 boundaries
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