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Security forces arrest Palestinian suspected of wearing explosive belt near Jenin
Police sappers determine that device is not explosive after suicide bomber scare.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Liberman calls Abbas anti-Semite, compares him to ISIS after Temple Mount remarks
Abbas called on Palestinians on Friday to prevent Jewish “settlers” from entering the Temple Mount.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,JPOST.COM STAFF
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Abbas calls on activists to prevent Jewish ‘settlers’ from entering Temple Mount
“We should all remain present at the Noble Sanctuary [Temple Mount],” Palestinian Authority president tells activists in Ramallah.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
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PA denies that some Arab states asked it to delay call for UN resolution
Resolution would call on Israel to pull back to the pre-1967 lines.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
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Bennett blasts Kerry for linking Israeli-Palestinian conflict to ISIS proliferation
"Asserting that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict reinforces ISIS, gives a boost to global terrorism," economy minister charges.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Kerry: With volatile Mideast, Israeli-Palestinian peace is more important than ever
US Secretary of State says that unrest between Israel and the Palestinians fuels unrest in the Middle East.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Ya’alon: Palestinians won’t get a state, only autonomy
Defense minister tells ‘Ma’ariv Hashavua’ that toppling Hamas would have been idiotic.
By GIL HOFFMAN
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UN Chief questions 'proportionality' of Gaza war
With winter just around the corner, many Gazans remain homeless, after a seven-week war that has left the Strip in a dire state.
By MAYA SHWAYDER
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13-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire near Ramallah
IDF confirms reports that they opened fire in West Bank town
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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PA to ask Security Council for resolution on 67 lines in coming weeks, official says
Proposed resolution will call for Israel to withdraw to the pre-1967 lines.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,HERB KEINON
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Abbas: We will cede control of PA if Hamas wins elections
Abbas says he has no intentions of seeking re-election.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
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No rebuilding of Gaza without removal of Israel's blockade, Palestinian PM says
The premier made the remarks while hosting a delegation of officials from the International Monetary Fund in Ramallah.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA
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French MP: Recognizing Palestinian statehood would be 'grave mistake' for Europe
"Europe and France specifically refuse to recognize the reality and think that if they recognize a Palestinian state, the conflict will end. When will they wake up?" exclaims Meir Habib.
By LAHAV HARKOV
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Hamas official slams UN chief Ban's 'hypocrisy' after visit to Gaza, Israel
Mahmoud Zahar says Israel's arsenal of weapons and nuclear reactor are much worse than the Hamas infiltration tunnels that Ban condemned; Abu Zuhri says time for Ban to take action, end ambiguity.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Reconstruction materials enter Gaza for first time since war
Truckloads of cement and steal roll into coastal enclave for the first time in a year.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF
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France says will recognize Palestinian state if negotiations fail
"What we want is not something symbolic, but something that is useful for peace," foreign minister says.
By REUTERS
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WATCH: UN chief Ban tours Hamas infiltration tunnel
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with Israelis residents in Gaza border communities after visiting Strip.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Diplomats: EU weighs steps to curb settlements, including blacklisting convicted settlers
Another measure being considered is to draw up a list of Israeli settlers who have been convicted of crimes and ban them from entering the EU, one official said.
By REUTERS
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PLO to UK: Follow your parliament's lead and recognize Palestinian statehood
PLO Secretary-General Yasser Abed Rabbo calls on the British government to endorse the move by voting in favor of a Palestinian state at the Security Council.
By JERRY LEWIS,KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF
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UK Ambassador to Israel: I worry about future British-Israel ties if peace process remains frozen
“The vote last night was a sign of which way the wind was blowing,” Matthew Gould says of UK Parliament's vote's in favor of recognizing Palestine.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF
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UN's Ban: Being born in Gaza is not a crime
Secretary General announces that Israel permits a first truckload of construction materials to enter the enclave.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF
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Abbas reportedly preparing for Gaza visit in coming weeks
The visit would seem to mark the victory of PA president's Fatah movement over the Islamist Hamas faction, which has controlled Gaza since 2007.
By ABDULLAH H. ERAKAT/THE MEDIA LINE
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Herzog: UK Parliament vote to support Palestinian state is Netanyahu's failure
Shamir hints vote motivated by anti-Semitism; Hanegbi: This won't help the Palestinians; Tibi hopes vote will bring wave of support for Palestinian statehood.
By LAHAV HARKOV
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West Bank mosque set on fire in suspected price tag attack
Mayor of Akraba says locals are “shocked and frustrated by this incident,” which he blamed on “settlers who entered the village from the southwest.”
By BEN HARTMAN
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Foreign Ministry blasts British vote on Palestinian statehood, PLO lauds motion
Leading Jewish American group denounces UK lawmakers' passage of non-binding motion, saying it reduces "the United Kingdom’s standing as an honest broker in international affairs."
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Abbas: No Palestinian faction is entitled to Gaza repair funds
PA president says Palestinian government will be responsible for reconstruction of Gaza, not a particular party or faction.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
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Netanyahu to Ban: Gaza is not 'occupied'
UN secretary-general Bank Ki-moon says Israel must reverse settlement activity:.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF
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Rivlin to UN's Ban: Over 1.5 million Palestinians can not continue living under closure in Gaza
Both before his visit to Jerusalem and during it, Ban called on Israel to lift all its restrictions on Gaza, a 360 sq.km. area bordering Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF
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Swedish PM’s recognition of Palestine violates law, says legislator
Annicka Engblom files complaint against Stefan Löfven
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
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British Parliament votes in favor of Palestinian state recognition
Britain’s House of Commons votes 274-12 in favor of symbolic motion that stands as initial stage of UK recognition of a Palestinian state.
By REUTERS,JERRY LEWIS