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Fears of confrontation between Israel and Iran over Syria

Tensions between Israel and Iran over Syria are at their highest since the civil war began, after Saturday's Israeli strikes and the downing of one of its planes.

Israel

Dollmaker creates models of family who died in Holocaust

Her entire family was killed in the Holocaust, now she has created lifelike figures to feel closer to them.

West Bank

Israeli soliders fatally shoot Palestinian teen in West Bank

Israeli soldiers have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid in the West Bank.

Europe News

Israel uses tourism to promote settlements - EU

EU diplomats have reportedly warned that Israel is developing archaelogical and tourism sites in Palestinian neighbourhoods of Jerusalem as a way of legitimising illegal settlements.

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Poland

Israel: Polish Holocaust law ‘is denial of history’

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the draft bill, which proposes fines or a prison term for anyone who suggests the country is responsible for Nazi crimes.

United Kingdom

British L'Oreal hijab model leaves campaign after 'anti-Israel' tweets

Amena Khan would have been the first hijab model to feature in a major brand beauty campaign.

World News

Pence confirms US Embassy move to Jerusamel by end 2019

US Vice President Mike Pence says the US Embassy will be moving to Jerusalem by the end of next year in a shift of policy.

Europe News

The EU's new role in the Middle East?

Could the EU become an honest broker for stalled Middle East peace talks now that America has lost the trust of the Palestinians?

Europe News

Brief: Fake news and Mid East peace

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

World News

Abbas slams Trump peace plan as "slap of the century"

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns Donald Trump's Middle East peace efforts.

Gaza

Israel restores power to Gaza

Electricity supplies were almost cut in half in June last year after the Palestinian Authority said it would no longer pay for the power in an attempt to force Hamas to give up control of Gaza.

Israel

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

Jordan

Arab ministers counter-attack on Jerusalem status

Diplomats from six Arab countries have pledged to seek international recognition of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Israel

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

Israel

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

Israel

Israel tightens grip on Jerusalem

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

Gaza

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States. The announcement comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced he would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Israel

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

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

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Scuffles in Bethlehem

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

Israel

Tel Aviv erects Lego tower in memory of young cancer victim

The multi-coloured structure is 36 metres tall

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