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US quits UN human rights body, citing bias vs Israel, alarming critics
Washington’s withdrawal is the latest US rejection of multilateral engagement after it pulled out of the Paris climate agreement and the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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SA Friends of Israel 'outraged' after Joburg MMC suspended
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba suspended Health and Social Development MMC Mpho Phalatse on Tuesday for declaring that the city is a friend of Israel.
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Mashaba suspends MMC for declaring Joburg a 'friend of Israel'
Health and Social Development MMC Mpho Phalatse made the comments at the South African Friend of Israel national conference at the weekend.
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Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel - Higuain
The match at Jerusalem’s Teddy Kollek Stadium was to be Argentina’s last before they kick off their World Cup campaign in Russia on 16 June.
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Gaza militants launch heavy barrage into Israel
There were no immediate reports of casualties from either side after more than 25 projectiles were launched from the Gaza Strip.
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Gaza militants launch mortar bombs against Israel, no casualties
No casualties were reported as sirens sounding across Israeli towns and villages near the Gaza border in the morning sent residents racing to shelters.
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Israel plans 2,500 new settler homes in West Bank - defence minister
Israel disputes that its settlements are illegal and says their future should be determined in peace talks with the Palestinians.
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Israeli minister says US may soon recognise Israel's hold on Golan
The Golan Heights form a strategic plateau between Israel and Syria of about 1,200 square kilometers.
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Palestinians demand full investigation into Israel at Hague court
Minister Riyad al-Maliki submitted a so-called 'referral' giving the prosecutor at the Hague-based court the legal basis to move beyond a preliminary inquiry.
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Paraguay opens its Israel embassy in Jerusalem, second country to follow US lead
The status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest obstacles to forging a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, who with broad international backing want East Jerusalem as their capital.
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UN council mulls calling for Palestinian protection force
The push for a resolution comes after the bloodiest day for Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza war.
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Israel keeps Gaza residents 'caged in a toxic slum': UN's human rights chief
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has sharply criticised Israel, saying its security forces had killed 60 Palestinians last Monday alone.
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[OPINION] The idiots guide to the silence of Saudi regarding Palestinians
Where is Saudi on the issue of Palestine? Haji Mohamed Dawjee says this is a question that lines the lips of many a Muslim globally and the answer is complex, but also quite simple.
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Turkey seeks UN General Assembly motion on Jerusalem: foreign minister
The country’s foreign minister says an independent commission needs to prepare a report on the violence in Gaza and that Israel needs to stand in the face of law.
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[CARTOON] The Wailing Wall
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Israel says Hamas curbed Gaza protests after Egyptian warning
The bloodiest day for Palestinians in years has created a diplomatic crisis.
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Pope condemns Gaza killings, says Mideast needs justice, peace
Pope Francis has asked both sides in the Middle East conflict and the international community to redouble efforts ‘so that dialogue, justice and peace prevail’.
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Guatemala opens embassy in Jerusalem, two days after US move
Guatemala opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after the United States made the same move.
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Calls mount for closure of Israeli embassy in SA
Groups, including the Palestine Solidarity Alliance, SACP and Numsa, say that government should also impose economic sanctions against Israel.
