Mideast Conflict Could Bog Down International Criminal Court
Palestinians have joined the court, hoping for war crimes investigations against Israel. This presents a challenge for the ICC, which has had its share of setbacks.
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Palestinians Seek To Join International Criminal Court
Membership in the ICC could allow the Palestinians a means to pursue war crimes charges against Israel. But the move is likely to draw sharp response from Israel and the U.S.
U.N. Security Council Rejects Palestinian Statehood Resolution
The proposal failed to get the necessary nine votes to pass. The Palestinian plan called for, among other things, an end to the Israeli occupation by late 2017.
Want To Solve The World's Most Heated Disagreements? Bring Your Wallet
Research found that a little cash goes a long way toward making people more thoughtful about what motivates their longtime foes, be it Israelis and Palestinians or Republicans and Democrats.
Celebrating Hanukkah In A Palestinian City
American Jewish college student Amelia Wolf spent Hanukkah last year in Ramallah. As the holiday approached, she was lonely — until her Palestinian hosts got wind of how she was feeling.
Palestinian Minister Dies In West Bank Protest Against Israel
The circumstances surrounding Ziad Abu Ein's death are unclear. Medics say he died from exposure to tear gas. Israel said it will examine his body jointly with Jordanian and Palestinian pathologists.
In Israel, A Clash Over What The Nation Is And Who It's For
Israel's prime minister says the country needs to be officially defined as a Jewish state, but opponents say that would undermine its goal of equality for all.
Israel's Cabinet OKs Controversial Nationality Measure
The bill, which must be approved by Parliament, defines Israel as "the nation-state of the Jewish people." It has angered not only Israel's Arab citizens, but also members of the coalition government.
In Response To Attacks, Israel Takes Down Palestinian Homes
After a deadly attack by a Palestinian militant last month, Israel blew up his apartment. Israel says the aim is deterrence, while others call it collective punishment.
A Day After Attack, Worshippers Return To Jerusalem Synagogue
Israeli troops also razed the home of a Palestinian suspected in an earlier attack, signaling that the government will continue with the controversial practice.