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Mike Pence is given a warm welcome in Israel but Palestinians boycott

The US Vice President's MidEast tour does little to build bridges over Trump Jerusalem move

22/01/2018

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Israel destroys third tunnel in two months on Gazan border

Says tunnels used to supply upsurge in rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel.

14/01/2018

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Netanyahu: 'Shut down UNRWA'

The Israeli Prime Minister has stopped short of backing an immediate halt of U.S. aid to Palestinians, but called to dismantle a U.N. agency for refugees

07/01/2018

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Israel overweight hedgehogs put on post-Christmas diets

Ten hedgehogs were put on strict diets and exercise regimes after eating too much on Israel's streets

04/01/2018

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Israel takes step to make death sentences easier

Prime Minister Netanyahu says capital punishment may be appropriate "in certain cases".

03/01/2018

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President Trump takes aim at aid for Palestinians

President Trump asks why the US should continue to help fund Palestinians if, in the words of his tweet, they are not willing to talk peace. His comments come amidst ongoing protests over Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

03/01/2018

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Israel tells illegal Africans to leave before April or face jail

Clampdown to focus on illegal immigrants and will incarcerate, not deport, those found to be breaking the law.

02/01/2018

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Israel tightens grip on Jerusalem

New legislation deals a fresh blow to hopes of a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians.

02/01/2018

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Likud calls on Israeli government to annexe Jewish settlements in West

Move would cement illegal land grab claim Palestinians.

01/01/2018

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Israeli military court to try Tamimi on 12 counts of assault

Palestinian activists's mother and cousin also charged after officer's face slapped during raid.

01/01/2018

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Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

29/12/2017

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Scuffles in Bethlehem

Continued protests following the U.S recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

28/12/2017

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Tel Aviv erects Lego tower in memory of young cancer victim

The multi-coloured structure is 36 metres tall

28/12/2017

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‘Your son is a dog’: Israeli MP threatens families of imprisoned Pales

The controversial lawmaker was assigned a security detail a day later, after Hamas made their own threats against the lawmaker over the incident

26/12/2017

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Euroviews. View: Saudi-Israel alliance will be driving force of new Middle East

While the Israel-Palestinian conflict once determined most other geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it is now largely crowded out by other disputes, not least the hegemonic struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes Joschka Fischer

26/12/2017

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Israel in talks with more than 10 countries on Jerusalem recognition

Symbolic recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital - not necessarily moving specific embassies - is at the centre of ongoing talks following Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales' decision to move the country’s embassy.

26/12/2017

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Fourth day of clashes in Gaza

Violent confrontations between Israeli military and Palestinians continue in wake of Trump Jerusalem move

10/12/2017

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Palestinian 'Day of Rage' ends in bloodshed

Deadly clashes, rocket fire and air strikes marked the Muslim holy day on Friday, as Palestinians protested at President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

08/12/2017

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A deadly Day of Rage for Palestinians

A Day of Rage across the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip turns violent. At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, reports suggest.

08/12/2017

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Gloom and defiance on the streets of East Jerusalem

Palestinians united in their rejection of President Trump's recogntion of the city as Israel's capital.

07/12/2017

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Palestinians protest Trump's Jerusalem move

The militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel and a 'day of rage' this Friday.

07/12/2017

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Strike across West Bank after Trump’s Jerusalem move

All Palestinian factions have called for a general strike and protest rallies on Thursday, ahead of a ‘day of rage’ on Friday.

07/12/2017

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Trump's Jerusalem decision provokes diplomatic disapproval

International community appears united in criticism of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

07/12/2017

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Palestinians protest in anger over Trump's Jerusalem announcement

Flag burning and street protests as anger erupts among Palestinians over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital

07/12/2017

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Trump's decision over Jerusalem deepens division in Middle East

Israel welcomes Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital but provokes anger among Palestinians

06/12/2017

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World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

06/12/2017