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Israel defends checkpoint shooting as video raises concern
Middle East
September 20, 2019
Israel defends checkpoint shooting as video raises concern
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Thursday that security guards at a checkpoint near Jerusalem were in “immediate danger” when…
Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians
Middle East
September 19, 2019
Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians
JERUSALEM (AP) — Seven Palestinians have been wounded after a rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip exploded near a house…
Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election
Middle East
September 19, 2019
Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Arab coalition appears poised to emerge as the main opposition bloc following Tuesday’s election, a historic…
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
Middle East
September 19, 2019
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on his main challenger Benny Gantz on Thursday to form a unity government together…
Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race
Middle East
September 18, 2019
Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz awaited results from the country’s general election on Wednesday…
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival
Middle East
September 17, 2019
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival
Israel began voting in its second election in five months Tuesday that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin…
Netanyahu, Gantz spur supporters on eve of tense Israeli polls
Middle East
September 16, 2019
Netanyahu, Gantz spur supporters on eve of tense Israeli polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz sought to galvanise supporters Monday on the eve of…
Unable to vote, Palestinians shrug off Israel’s elections
Middle East
September 13, 2019
Unable to vote, Palestinians shrug off Israel’s elections
MAS’HA, West Bank (AP) — Barhoum Saleh’s town is surrounded by Jewish settlements, the sign above his roadside mechanic shop…
A look at the Jordan Valley Israeli PM has vowed to annex
Middle East
September 12, 2019
A look at the Jordan Valley Israeli PM has vowed to annex
JERICHO, West Bank (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s last-minute vow to annex the Jordan Valley if re-elected next…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
Middle East
September 12, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pre-election pledge to annex the West Bank’s Jordan Valley drew praise from right-wing allies Wednesday,…