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Israel Denounces Security Council Resolution On Jewish Settlements
Monday, December 26, 2016
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reproached the U.S. for abstaining — which allowed the resolution to pass — and accused the Obama administration for orchestrating the vote.
PHOTOS: At Christmastime, Historic Bethlehem Church In Midst Of Restoration
Saturday, December 24, 2016
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is more than 1,500 years old and in the midst of a large restoration project, cleaning grime off mosaics and giving the church its first face-lift in centuries.
Trump Selects Adviser David Friedman As Ambassador To Israel
Friday, December 16, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen David Friedman as America's next ambassador to Israel. The lawyer is strongly critical of the two-state solution and supports settlement building in the occupied West Bank.
Israel's Right Wing Expects Boost From A Trump Presidency
Monday, December 12, 2016
Israel's right wing believes it's on the verge of big victories with Trump. Some in the Palestinian private sector are also optimistic. The picture is less clear for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In The Spot Where He Spent His Final Years, A Museum Honors Yasser Arafat
Monday, November 28, 2016
A new museum in Ramallah features the life and times of the late Palestine Liberation Organization leader, from his Nobel Peace Prize to his pistol, glasses and bedroom.
Tens Of Thousands Evacuate As Wildfires Rage In Haifa, Israel
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Tens of thousands of people in the Israeli city of Haifa are evacuating their homes as military reservists, police, firefighters and even allied nations join forces to battle a wildfire threatening Israel's third largest city.
Trump Favors Moving U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem, Despite Backlash Fears
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
No U.S. administration has ever officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but Trump has promised to do so — and move the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv.
A Palestinian Preaches Positive Thinking To A Tough Crowd: His Own People
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Motivational speaker Saed Karzoun has a tough sell in the West Bank as he tries to preach optimism and self-empowerment at a time when pessimism runs high among Palestinians.
Palestinians Wonder: Who Will Be Our Next Leader?
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is 81, a heavy smoker and has a history of health problems. He was elected more than a decade ago, and it's not clear how he would be replaced.
How Effective Was Shimon Peres' Social Media Push For Peace?
Saturday, October 01, 2016
Shimon Peres spent his final years as a grandfatherly figure, using social media to urge young Israelis toward his optimistic vision of peace. They liked him — but some were skeptical of his message.
Obama Delivers Speech At Funeral For Former Israeli President Shimon Peres
Friday, September 30, 2016
President Obama spoke at the funeral for former Israeli president and founding father Shimon Peres, saying Peres' dream of peace with the Palestinians should stay alive.
Israelis, World Leaders Say Goodbye To Shimon Peres
Friday, September 30, 2016
Mourners from around the world were in Jerusalem for the funeral of former President Shimon Peres. The U.S. delegation includes President Obama and former President Bill Clinton — both gave eulogies.
In Israel, Mourners Come To Terms With Shimon Peres' Complex Legacy
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
After former Israeli President Shimon Peres' death, the country has been somber in remembrance. Leaders and mourners marked the passing of one of Israel's last remaining founders.
Israeli Prime Minister Opens Probe Into Alleged Yemeni Children Abductions
Tuesday, August 09, 2016
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a probe into an old question: whether Israel systematically took children from Yemeni Jewish immigrants decades ago.
Muslim Sisters Face Obstacles In Efforts To Help French Army
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
After the recent attack in Nice, two Muslim sisters wanted to help the French army. What happened when they tried to volunteer says a lot about France and young French Muslims.
West Bank Water Crisis: Palestinians Put Blame On Israel
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Israel has reduced the flow of water to the West Bank, causing hardship for Palestinians living there. Depending on whom you ask, the problem comes from either leaky pipes or politics between.
French Army Asks Citizens To Enlist — But No Muslim Headscarves, Please
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Two sisters, devout Muslims and French patriots, wanted to help the military following a terrorist attack. They were told they had to remove their headscarves. So what did they do?
Munich Mourns Mass Shooting Victims While Police Search For A Motive
Saturday, July 23, 2016
The German city of Munich is in shock today, after nine people and a gunman died in a mass shooting Friday. Police are trying to determine the motive of the 18-year-old shooter.
In Nice, Residents And Tourists Struggle To Adjust After Attack
Friday, July 22, 2016
After last week's truck attack, "We're lost," says one resident. "We just don't know how to deal with it. We're living in endless doubt."
Despite Heightened Security, France Struggles To Cope With Terrorism
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The vacation city of Nice has hundreds of police surveillance cameras posted across the city. But that didn't stop Thursday's truck attack that killed 84 people and injured more than 200. Security officials in France are struggling to find the right way to counter lone-wolf attacks and make people feel safe.