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Washington upgrades communications with Palestinians
The United States yesterday announced that it was reopening the US Office of Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem
PalestiniansIsrael is facing a period of political paralysis
The coalition government has lost its majority in parliament but is determined to continue in power
IsraelIsrael’s 'Flag March' could trigger further violence
Palestinian Authority officials have called for a re-routing of the ultra-nationalist Flag March on May 29
IsraelFresh elections in Israel are now more likely
The resignation of a member of the left-wing Meretz Party yesterday has sparked a crisis for the ruling coalition
IsraelHamas makes gains in Palestinian student elections
The Hamas-affiliated Islamic Bloc won the majority of seats in the Birzeit University student council elections
PalestiniansClashes at al-Aqsa Mosque raise tensions in Israel
Violence broke out today at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound as it was re-opened to Jewish visitors after a ten-day break
IsraelHamas does not want outright war with Israel
Palestinian and Israeli fatalities have resulted in increased security operations by Israeli forces
IsraelIsraeli security barrier will halt illegal workers
As part of its security crackdown the government is to strengthen the security barrier
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