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Israel's Likud likely to be re-elected but constrained
Israel is due to elect a new parliament on January 22. Early elections were called because the...
IsraelIsraeli-Palestinian stalemate paves way to escalation
UN Security Council members yesterday voiced opposition to Israeli plans to expand settlements...
Middle EastBarak's withdrawal strengthens Israeli far-right
Barak announced today that he is quitting politics.
IsraelHamas set to yield dividends from Gaza conflict
Israel's Operation Pillar of Defence came to an end on November 21 as a result of an...
Middle EastHamas stands to be main winner of Gaza cease-fire
Israel concluded a truce agreement with Palestinian militants in Gaza yesterday...
Middle EastTel Aviv bomb narrows window for Gaza cease-fire deal
A bomb exploded on a bus in Tel Aviv today as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...
Middle EastHamas-Egypt ties complicate Gaza truce talks
Israel said today that it is prepared to send ground troops into Gaza if efforts to secure a...
Middle EastIsrael plays high-risk regional game in Gaza offensive
Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza in a meeting with Hamas...
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