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Serbia has officially revealed it has granted citizenship to a key political rival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Mohammad Dahlan, whom
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The Canadian foreign minister has been heckled by Palestinian protesters during a visit to the occupied West Bank. Eggs were also thrown at John
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Israel freezes funds and considers lawsuits against Palestinians
Israel has announced it will freeze tax funds and attempt to bring war crime prosecutions against Palestinian leaders in retaliation to Palestinian
Palestinians complete ICC ratification and await the UN's justice
Palestinian observers at the United Nations have presented their documents ratifying the Treaty of Rome’s conditions for membership of the
Abbas signs up to International Criminal Court after UN loss
The International Criminal Court may soon be able to try crimes committed in Palestinian lands. It comes after the Palestinian President, Mahmoud
Palestinian Authority moves towards International Criminal Court
The Palestinian Authority has signed on to 20 international agreements a day after a bid for independence failed at the United Nations Security
Palestinian resolution fails at UN Security Council
Palestinians express disappointment after failing to get a UN resolution approved which would have called for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land
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In 2014 one country in Europe made a decision which could have a significant impact on the Middle East. Sweden recognised the Palestinian state. It
Clashes following funeral of Palestinian minister who died after West Bank protest
Palestinian youths have clashed with Israeli soldiers after the funeral of a Palestinian minister who died following a confrontation with an Israeli policeman.
Israelis and Palestinians disagree over autopsy result after minister's death
As the funeral is held for Palestinian minister without portfolio Ziad Abu Ein in Ramallah, the cause of the 55-year-old's death during a confrontation with Israeli security forces is disputed.
Palestinian minister dies at West Bank protest
A Palestinian minister has died following a confrontation with Israeli troops at a West Bank protest. Palestinian medics say he died from inhaling
French MPs vote to recognise Palestinian state
The French parliament has voted in favour of recognising the state of Palestine by a large majority. MPs voted 339 in favour and 151 against. Israel
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