Arson Attack That Killed Toddler In West Bank Is Called Terrorism
An 18-month old died in the fire. The perpetrators scrawled slogans in Hebrew on an outside wall of the house. Palestinian leaders blamed the Israeli government.
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Vatican Officially Recognizes State Of Palestine
In a treaty between the two sides, the Holy See switches its diplomatic relations from the Palestine Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine. Israel said it was "disappointed."
With Small Shifts, Israel Eases Restrictions On Some Palestinians
Older Palestinians can enter Israel without prior authorization; 100 Palestinian doctors are now permitted to drive to work. An Israeli officer describes these modest policy changes as an experiment.
U.N. Demands Access To Besieged Palestinian Camp In Damascus
Thousands of people are trapped in the Yarmouk camp, where water and supplies are lacking. The area under Syrian military siege for two years is now threatened by Islamic State militants.
Palestinian Camp In Syria Reportedly Seized By Extremist Fighters
The self-declared Islamic State and al-Qaida's Syrian affiliate, al-Nusra Front, appear to have cooperated on an assault to capture the camp earlier this week.
After A Tough Election, Israel's Netanyahu Looks To Ease Tensions
The Israeli leader ruffled feathers during the bruising campaign. Since then, he has sought to make amends. In the latest move, Israel is handing over money it had withheld from the Palestinians.
Netanyahu's Campaign Puts Him On The Path To Confrontation
If the Israeli leader follows through on his campaign pledges, he could face increased friction with the Palestinians, the Obama administration and the international community.
A New Community Rises In The West Bank ... And It's Not Israeli
Much of the new building in the territory involves Jewish settlements. The Palestinians now have a new city, but the project has been slowed because until recently Israel did not allow a water hookup.
Palestinians Ask: The Two-State Solution Or The Two-State Illusion?
Palestinians are viewing Israeli elections with tremendous skepticism. After 20 years of on-and-off peace talks, a growing number have given up on a negotiated solution to the conflict.
2 Israeli Candidates Struggle With Nation's Uncertain Future
The women, running for the Israeli parliament, share little beyond that concern. One sees a two-state solution as hopeless and supports West Bank settlers. The other sees them as an obstacle to peace.