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Israel okays homes for Palestinians, settlers before Kushner visit
It was not immediately clear if all of the homes will be new construction or if some already exist and are receiving retroactive approval.
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Netanyahu vows more 'massive strikes' in response to Gaza rockets
Israel said around 450 rockets or mortars had been fired from the Palestinian enclave run by Hamas since Saturday, and it responded with waves of air and tank strikes.
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Palestinians call off Israeli prison hunger strike
Palestinian groups said hundreds of inmates began refusing food on 8 April after negotiations with prison authorities broke down.
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Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan
The council is scheduled to discuss the latest crisis on Wednesday during a meeting on renewing the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force deployed between Israel and Syria in the Golan, known as UNDOF.
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Palestinian refugees angry and dismayed at US for halting funds to UN agency
The 68-year-old UNRWA provides services to about 5 million Palestinian refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank and Gaza.
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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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EFF pickets in solidarity with Palestinians
Today marks 100 years since the Balfour Declaration, which opened the way for the creation of Israel.
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Rocket launched from Gaza lands in southern Israel open field
While no injuries have been reported, emergency meetings are being held amid fears of more rocket fire.
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Israel: Hamas Jerusalem attack plans foiled
Violence has surged in recent weeks in Jerusalem amid high tensions over access to a holy site.
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Israeli mayor imposes partial ban on Arab workers
The ban is a sign of mounting security concerns after a surge in deadly Palestinian attacks.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian as clashes flare in West Bank
The military said soldiers killed Palestinian man at a refugee camp after coming under attack by a crowd.
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Israeli soldier stabbed in suspected Palestinian attack in Tel Aviv
Police said the attacker had stabbed the soldier several times.
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Gaza rocket hits southern Israel causing no damage or injuries - army
The rocket fire came amid rising tension between Israel and the Palestinians in East Jerusalem.
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
The 50-day conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants ended in a ceasefire on 26 August.
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Israel appropriates West Bank land for possible settlement use
Some 988 acres in the Etzion settlement bloc near Bethlehem were declared “state land”.
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Gaza celebrates as long-term ceasefire commences
Crowds and traffic filled the streets of Gaza as residents celebrate what they're calling a victory.
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Gaza war stops director attending Sarajevo film festival - organisers
Abdel Salam Shehadeh and Ashraf Mashharawi shared a 7,000-pound bursary at the event.
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Gaza: No end in sight as more deaths reported
Israeli aircraft bombed the Gaza Strip while Palestinian militants fired rockets at the Jewish state.
