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Palestinian Statehood Seems More Remote Than Ever

Even before the war in Gaza, negotiations failed to produce peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

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Rubio, in Israel, Meets Netanyahu as Trump Grows Impatient

Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.

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Hamas Fighters Claim Responsibility for Bus Stop Shooting in Jerusalem

Israeli officials said the attack at the crowded bus stop on Monday spurred, in part, the decision to launch Tuesday’s targeted strikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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Shooting in Jerusalem Leaves at Least 5 Dead

The Israeli police described the incident as a terrorist attack and said that the perpetrators had been “neutralized” at the scene.

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With Iranian drones on the way, Jerusalem residents rush out to shop

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Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s What to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman.

Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.

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U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say

The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.

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Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.

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Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted.

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