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Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan
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Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday condemned an Israeli plan to annex its settlements…
In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm
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In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm

Annexation, at its heart, is a byproduct of conflict. Almost never is it an act of peace, though it has…
Israel postpones move to annex large parts of West Bank
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Israel postpones move to annex large parts of West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has postponed a move to annex large parts of the West Bank, a government minister said…
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
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Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements

JERUSALEM (AP) — Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international…
Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians
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Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Mideast peace plan Tuesday alongside a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting a…
West Bank settlements report rapid growth in 2019
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West Bank settlements report rapid growth in 2019

JERUSALEM (AP) — The population of Jewish settlements in the West Bank surged by more than 3% in 2019, well…
Netanyahu renews West Bank annexation vow ahead of elections
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Netanyahu renews West Bank annexation vow ahead of elections

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed a vow to annex Israeli settlements in the West Bank as…
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
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Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Abu Rahma has been arrested by Israeli soldiers eight times in the last 15…
Israel has advanced 22,000 housing units in West Bank: UN
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Israel has advanced 22,000 housing units in West Bank: UN

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Mideast envoy said on Wednesday that Israel advanced or approved plans for over 22,000…
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
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Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Vandals slashed the tires of over 160 vehicles and sprayed slogans such as “Arabs=enemies” in a Palestinian…
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