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Islamic State attacks in Israel escalate tensions
A second Islamic State-claimed attack in less than one week saw two Israelis and the two attackers killed
IsraelShort-term pressure on Israel’s government eases
The Israeli Defence Forces pension bill passed its first reading by a narrow majority
IsraelElectricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly
Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly
Middle EastIsrael faces four security flash points
Mediators report that neither Hamas nor Israel wants tensions in Sheikh Jarrah to escalate into military confrontation
IsraelClashes with Palestinians threaten Israeli government
Fresh clashes break out between Palestinians and the Israeli army
IsraelPalestinian factionalism raises uncertainties
The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) appointed two associates of President Mahmoud Abbas to important positions
PalestiniansIsraeli-Palestinian unrest risks coalition stability
Clashes are on the rise among Israeli settlers, angry Palestinians and police
PalestiniansPalestinians will struggle without external backing
The beleaguered Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister has issued a long complaint to the UN Security Council
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