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Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim
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Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman said Saturday that the US decision to cut more than…
Hamas prepares for mass rallies along Gaza-Israel border
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Hamas prepares for mass rallies along Gaza-Israel border

Gaza’s embattled Hamas rulers are imploring people to march along the border with Israel in the coming weeks in a…
German Foreign Minister embarks on a tricky trip to Israel
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German Foreign Minister embarks on a tricky trip to Israel

Pilgrims from all over the world head for the Holy Land to celebrate Easter. This year they will be joined…
Palestinian leaders health scares spark succession talk
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Palestinian leaders health scares spark succession talk

A series of recent health scares have raised new concerns about octogenarian President Mahmoud Abbas, reviving anxiety about a potentially…
Palestinian leader calls US ambassador a ‘son of a dog’
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Palestinian leader calls US ambassador a ‘son of a dog’

The Palestinian president on Monday called the US ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog” in an angry rant…
Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018
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Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ruled out the United States as a broker for peace with Israel on Tuesday, calling for…
Palestinian leader seeks Russia’s backing over Jerusalem
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Palestinian leader seeks Russia’s backing over Jerusalem

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visits Russia on Monday in a bid to secure Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support following Washington’s…
US decision on Jerusalem looms large over Mike Pence visit
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US decision on Jerusalem looms large over Mike Pence visit

US Vice President Pence has embarked on a short visit to the Middle East, a trip that has already been postponed twice since…
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas seeks EU support in response to US Jerusalem move
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Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas seeks EU support in response to US Jerusalem move

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas arrives in Brussels on Monday for diplomatic talks with EU officials, hoping to prompt a strong…
PLO recognition threat on Israel: Posturing or hardline diplomacy?
Middle East

PLO recognition threat on Israel: Posturing or hardline diplomacy?

President of the Palestinian Authority (PA) Mahmoud Abbas this week called the decision by US President Donald Trump to recognize…
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