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In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
Middle East

In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem amid tight security on the…
Rafah crossing opened in both directions Thursday
Egypt

Rafah crossing opened in both directions Thursday

Egyptian authorities have continued to facilitate passing across the Rafah crossing in North Sinai in both directions for Palestinian passengers…
Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation
Middle East

Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation

Israeli authorities on Sunday opened both the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings, which are used to transport goods to the blockaded…
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Middle East

German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel

Marking the 70th anniversary of Israel’s admission to the United Nations, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued a statement via Twitter…
Syrian refugees risk journey home amid dire situation in Lebanon
Middle East

Syrian refugees risk journey home amid dire situation in Lebanon

The sparsely furnished room lights up when Bassam H. enters it. His smile comes from the heart. He feels he…
Israel backs deportation of Human Rights Watch country director
Middle East

Israel backs deportation of Human Rights Watch country director

The Israeli Justice Ministry on Tuesday said Omar Shakir, the director of Human Right Watch’s Israel office, must leave the country…
Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials
Middle East

Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials

GENEVA (Reuters) – Israel is carrying out criminal investigations into the killing of 11 Palestinians by Israeli forces at border…
Tiny Israeli sect protests Jerusalem cable car plan
Middle East

Tiny Israeli sect protests Jerusalem cable car plan

JERUSALEM (AP) — A tiny Israeli religious sect is emerging as a major impediment for a controversial plan to connect…
Future rabbis plant with Palestinians, sow rift with Israel
Middle East

Future rabbis plant with Palestinians, sow rift with Israel

AT-TUWANI, West Bank (AP) — Young American students seeking to be future rabbis are doing more than visiting holy sites,…
UN chief suggests options for improved Palestinian protection
Middle East

UN chief suggests options for improved Palestinian protection

  The protection of Palestinian civilians could be improved by the deployment of UN-mandated armed forces or unarmed observers, a…
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