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Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace
Middle East
August 14, 2020
Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s agreement to establish diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates marks a watershed moment in its…
Israel hails UAE deal but Palestinians – and settlers – dismayed
Middle East
August 14, 2020
Israel hails UAE deal but Palestinians – and settlers – dismayed
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel talked of “history” and Palestinians of “betrayal” after Thursday’s surprise announcement of a deal to normalize…
Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel
Middle East
August 14, 2020
Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over…
Israel strikes Gaza militant sites after incendiary balloons
Middle East
August 13, 2020
Israel strikes Gaza militant sites after incendiary balloons
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early…
Political novices drawn to anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel
Middle East
August 12, 2020
Political novices drawn to anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — In a summer of protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the accusations of corruption and calls…
Palestinian protesters urge Israel to free boycott activist
Middle East
August 11, 2020
Palestinian protesters urge Israel to free boycott activist
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians protested outside the German diplomatic office in the West Bank on Tuesday,…
Israel closes Gaza crossing after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons
Middle East
August 11, 2020
Israel closes Gaza crossing after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel on Tuesday closed one of its main border crossings with the Gaza Strip after Palestinians launched…
‘Your time is up’: Thousands protest against Netanyahu over COVID-19 and alleged corruption
Middle East
August 9, 2020
‘Your time is up’: Thousands protest against Netanyahu over COVID-19 and alleged corruption
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Thousands of Israelis rallied outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Saturday as anger mounted…
Israeli leaders locked in budget battle as economic crisis deepens
Middle East
August 4, 2020
Israeli leaders locked in budget battle as economic crisis deepens
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — A stand-off between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main coalition partner over passage of Israel’s budget…
Israeli military strike likely kills 4 militants from Syria
Middle East
August 3, 2020
Israeli military strike likely kills 4 militants from Syria
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it thwarted an infiltration attempt from Syria early Monday, likely killing four suspected…