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International Community Must Not Abandon Jailed Peace Hero in Gaza
It's past time for the release from prison of the most courageous Palestinian peace advocate of our time.
Netanyahu's 'Mr. Security' Persona May Be Crumbling
A 24-hour barrage of rockets from Gaza is the last thing the beleaguered prime ministers needs.
Israel Furious After 'Lying' Erdogan Equates Holocaust to Gaza Blockade
Erdogan claimed that Israel is an aggressive, expansionist power and that it is inflicting great injustice on the Palestinian people.
Israel Defense Forces Says They Just Struck Military Targets in Hamas
The IDF said they attacked military targets in a Hamas naval facility in the Gaza strip after the fifth rocket was fired from the territory into Israel in the past six days.
Gaza Man Gets Life-changing Surgery for Rare 'Tree Bark' Skin Condition
The inherited disorder, caused by chronic infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), leads to unusual bark-like growths on the hands and other body parts.
The Craziest Night in Israel's Political History
Even if a right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forms in September, there will be little time to pass bills to provide him with immunity from prosecution.
Katrina Pierson Demands Ilhan Omar Condemn Video of Wrong Rocket Attack
A senior 2020 Trump campaign adviser used a 2015 video reportedly showing a Ukrainian rocket launch alongside a description of this weekend's deadly Gaza rockets.
U.S. Sends Warning to Iran by Deploying Carrier Fleet and Bomber Task Force
"We are fully prepared to respond to any attack, whether by proxy, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or regular Iranian forces," national security adviser John Bolton said.
Protesters to Buttigieg: 'Open Your Heart to Palestine'
"We want to show that there are people in his intended base who are concerned about U.S. policy in the Middle East region as being dogmatically pro-Israel," one protest organizer told Newsweek.
Gaza Zoo Closes After Lion Cubs Freeze to Death
The zoo has struggled financially since the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Whatever Happened to Palestinian Democracy?
Palestine was the earliest and most successful experiment in Arab democracy, long before the advent of the Arab Spring. But with Mahmoud Abbas latching onto power, it's been 12 years since the last nationwide election.
Two Palestinians Gassed to Death In Gaza Tunnel
39-year-old Hamas officer, Abdul Hamid al-Aker, and 28-year-old Sobhi Abu Qarshin were killed by the fumes.
Netanyahu Overplayed His Hand—Elections Are Inevitable
It has been Netanyahu's dream to become the longest serving Prime Minister of Israel.
A Double Blow to Netanyahu's Political Future
Hot on the heels of a corruption scandal engulfing Netanyahu's trusted aides comes a botched Gaza raid and a shock escalation. How will he respond?
Iconic Palestinian Protester Shot by Israel: Report
A recent photo of a shirtless 22-year-old A'ed Abu Amro was compared to famous historical paintings and stories.
Israel Bombs Gaza After Rockets Fired Over Border
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad, one of the armed groups that operates in Gaza, said it fired the rockets in response to Israel's killing of four Palestinian protesters on Friday near the border.
The Pressure Is on Netanyahu to Do Something Dramatic
Despite the big talk, the Israeli military and Netanyahu, who ultimately make the decisions, have been very reluctant to take action that will lead to an all-out war.
Trump, Diplomacy Is More Complicated Than Real Estate
The Trump administration's need for public bombastic declarations instead of quiet diplomacy is wreaking havoc across the globe.
Which Countries Recognize Palestine?
Israel's Embassy in Bogota responded to the news, asking for the action to be withdrawn, saying: "We ask the Colombian government to reverse the decision made by the previous administration in its last days."
Tel Aviv Diary: Israel Must Give Gaza a Ray of Hope
It is up to Israel to develop a strategy that will bring medium-term peace to southern Israel.
Why Is Trump Cutting Off All Aid To Gaza?
The administration has rightly placed its peace plan on hold until the situation in Gaza is made livable again—and at the same time, it cut of all the American aid. You can't have both.
Kushner Failing Plan B of Middle East Peace Efforts
Hamas leaders must show "a clear intent for a peaceful relationship with their neighbors" if they want foreign aid, Kushner said.
Israel Warns 'More Painful' War on Gaza Is Nearing
Israeli military offensives in Gaza have usually led to spikes in Palestinian civilian casualties.
Israeli Air Force Targets Group Flying "Arson Baloon"
The strike and subsequent mortar fire from Gaza follows attempts involving United Nations and Egyptian officials to settle tensions between Israel and Hamas.
Can Young Palestinians' Rejection of PA Lead to Peace?
Frustrated Palestinians are pushing with new idealism for an Israeli-Palestinian state. How to get there is becoming the key issue of their generation.
Israel Closes Crossing Point Into Gaza, Blames Hamas
The move tightens the blockade on Gaza, which has been in place since 2007.
Israel Deploys Iron Dome Defense System Near Gaza
The Israeli Defense Ministry said last week that Palestinians in Gaza have fired 289 rockets and mortar shells into Israel this year.
Tel Aviv Diary: A War or a Peace Agreement?
Hamas might decide that a war, with the inevitable Palestinian fatalities, will wake up the world to Gaza's situation.
Israeli Minister Hints at Military Operation in Gaza
Erdan echoed Education Minister Naftali Bennett's statement earlier this week that soldiers should shoot the people flying weaponized kites.
Kushner Promotes Middle East Peace; Palestinians Say No
Why Kushner's diplomatic efforts in the Mideast will likely fall flat.

