UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon In Jerusalem Urges Calm As Violence Continues
The secretary-general's visit comes as recent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians have left dozens dead.
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In Israeli Shops, Knives Get Harder To Find, Demand For Guns Goes Up
In light of recent stabbing attacks by Palestinians, some Israeli supermarkets have taken knives off their shelves. Some Israelis say it's also time for Jewish citizens to buy more guns.
East Jerusalem Becomes Focus Of The Conflict, And The Mood Is Bleak
Palestinians in East Jerusalem were not often involved in the violence in the past, but this area is the center of the current friction between Israelis and Palestinians.
With Violent Clashes On The Rise, Israel Builds Wall In East Jerusalem
News of the wall being erected comes a day after Israeli officials say five stabbings or attempted stabbings of Israelis by Palestinians assailants took place on Saturday.
More Attacks, Deaths In Conflict Between Israelis And Palestinians
Three Palestinians were killed after Israeli police say they tried to stab Israelis. Meanwhile, Israel rejected a plan for international police to watch over the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Palestinians Set Fire To Joseph's Tomb In The West Bank
The tomb is believed to contain the remains of the biblical patriarch, Joseph, and is a prayer site visited by many Jews. Over the past two weeks, at least 39 people have been killed in clashes.
Israel Accuses Palestinian Leader Abbas Of Inciting Terrorism
During a speech, Mahmoud Abbas said that Israeli forces had "executed" a 13-year-old, but the boy whose picture he held up is alive and Israel says he and a cousin attacked an Israeli boy.
Israel Deploys Soldiers To Cities To Help Quell Violence
The move comes after clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have intensified. On Tuesday, Palestinians killed three Israelis in stabbing and shooting attacks.
In Israel, A New Battle Over Who Qualifies As Jewish
Government rabbis decide who is officially Jewish, which affects issues including marriage and divorce. But religious and political rivals have started their own system for conversion.
To Prevent Aggression Off The Pitch, Jerusalem Takes Aim At Teams' Purses
City officials are getting tough on the soccer field — by cracking down on fan behavior, especially anti-Arab actions. If fans are racist or violent, the teams they support will pay the price.