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Mourners carry body of Palestinian killed by Israeli forces

Mourners carry flag-draped body of a 16-year-old Palestinian who was the fourth Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the Occupied West Bank since the start of the year.

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Watch: Israel destroys homes of two Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Israel destroyed the homes of two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as part of its controversial practice of demolishing the homes of Palestinian accused of deadly attacks.

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Gaza Santas trade sleighs for water-skis

Palestinian surfers dressed in Santa Claus outfits water-skied along Gaza beach to mark end-of-year celebrations.

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Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces in Nablus

Palestinian protesters hurl rocks and masked gunmen fire their rifles amid clashes with Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank.

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Israel

Netanyahu set to form government in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed Israel's president he is ready to form a government in what would be the country's most right wing coalition to date.

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Meet the team changing perceptions with every goal in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

"The sport has changed my life. It gave me hope and made me feel that life is beautiful and even better than before."

West Bank

Six killed, several wounded by Israeli forces in West Bank raids

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh, issued a statement in which he described the raid in Nablus as a war crime.

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan vows Palestine support amid reconciling with Israel

Erdogan's Palestinian counterpart did not comment directly on the rapprochement between Turkey and Israel but thanked Ankara for its "unwavering" support to the Palestinians.

World News

Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic ties in milestone

Turkey and Israel agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Wednesday, as ties gradually improve after more than a decade of friction.

Israel

Eight injured as gunman opens fire near holy site in Jerusalem

Two people, including a pregnant woman, are in a critical condition.

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Meet the surfers who are making waves in the Gaza Strip

In partnership with Media City

"We stay at the sea because it is where we can experience a taste of freedom and happiness."

Europe News

Brussels to 'rapidly' release delayed EU funds for Palestinian schools

A months-long dispute around the content of textbooks effectively blocked the whole package of financial aid.

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Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day"

Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day" march as Palestinians in Ramallah rally against Israel's "Jerusalem Day".

Europe News

MEP barred from Israel wants EU to hit back with reciprocal measures

A European Parliament's delegation to Palestine was cancelled on Monday after Israel said Manu Pineda could not enter the country.

Europe News

MEPs cancel official trip to Israel & Palestine after one denied entry

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the arrival of Manu Pineda, President of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Palestine, "was not approved."

Israel

Israel police beat pallbearers at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday.

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Palestinians honour slain journalist during memorial service in Ramallah

Palestinians planned a memorial service Thursday for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank, but have rejected US-led calls for a joint investigation into her death.

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Meet the Gazan clowns making children laugh this Ramadan

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"We make the children so happy that they forget the conflict, bombings and destruction."

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Clashes erupt between Israeli forces and Palestinians in West Bank

Clashes erupt between Israeli forces and Palestinian demonstrators during a protest against a march by Israeli settlers demanding the re-establishment of a nearby settlement evacuated in 2005, near the village of Burqa, west of Nablus.

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Jerusalem's Christians gather for Easter service

Jerusalem's Christians gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter services. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as recounted in the Bible. Christians traditionally believe Jesus was crucified and buried at the site where the Jerusalem church now stands.