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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu Slams Paris Peace Conference, Says Its 'Rigged'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed this weekend's Middle East peace conference in Paris, saying that it is "rigged."

Israel Settlement

New West Bank Settlements Approval Could Further Damage Israel-Palestine Ties

Despite the eruption of violence and a deadly incident on a contested holy site in Jerusalem, Israel on Wednesday gave its approval for 78 new settlements on West Bank territory.

Jerusalem Synagogue attack

Jerusalem Synagogue Attack Leaves 4 Dead; Netanyahu Vows Harsh Response

Two Palestinians armed with knives, axes and guns attacked a Jerusalem synagogue Tuesday, killing four people before they were eventually shoot by police, officials said.

Dome of the Rock

Temple Mount Issue: Netanyahu Urges Calm, Restraint

Israel’s prime minister called for calm and restraint Sunday amid violent clashes between Israeli authorities and Palestinian protesters over the disputed Temple Mount, known as the Noble Sanctuary among Muslims, in Jerusalem.

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom

Sweden Becomes First EU Member To Recognize Palestinian State, Israel Condemns Move

Sweden’s recognition of the Palestine statehood came Thursday, prompting an immediate condemnation from Israel and the withdrawal of its ambassador in Stockholm.

The Jerusalem compound that was closed.

Israel Reopens Contested Jerusalem Mosque

After closing Jerusalem's holy site on Wednesday, Israel announced that it will reopen the contested mosque because of increasing treat of Israeli-Palestinian war.

Ban on Palestinian Commuters in West Bank

Israel To Ban Palestinian Commuters From West Bank Buses

Israeli authorities have ordered a ban on Palestinian commuters from using Israeli-run public transport in the West Bank following requests by Israeli settlers who said sharing bus rides with Palestinians threaten their security.

U.S. President Barack Obama greets U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon Outlines World’s Mounting Terrorism Woes At U.N. General Assembly

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon opened the world’s largest gathering of world leaders in New York with ominous tones and dire warnings of global terrorism, calling 2014 “a terrible year for the principals in the United Nations Charter.”

People protest against Israel's military action in Gaza during a demonstration in Valencia, July 21, 2014.

U.S. Stance On Israel-Palestine Conflict Sees Gradual Shift

While the United States is still largely supportive of the Israeli cause, recent polls suggest that may soon change as increasing American youths and other racial minorities are rejecting the country's stance on the conflict.

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