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Czech schools: Jerusalem can't be labeled Israel's capital in school books

The decision came after a complaint from the Palestinian embassy due to an atlas used in local schools which listed Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Beach-goers look at explosions as the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, over Tel Aviv, in July.

Proportionate response

Soccer [Illustrative]

Asian Football body slams IDF for search of Palestinian Football Association building

British House of Commons in London.

British Parliament votes in favor of Palestinian state recognition


Conditions for a long-term cease-fire

It is difficult to move toward a cease-fire agreement that will surely need external guarantors such as Egypt, the Palestinian government and possibly Turkey, Qatar and even the US if previously guaranteed agreements are not respected.

Hamas members are seen close up during a press conference in the Gaza Strip last week.

Hamas’s useless attempt to plead innocence

No one should absolve the terrorists’ leadership, even if the lines of authority are temporarily and purposely blurred.

Hamas' armed wing spokesman speaks during a news conference in Gaza City July 3, 2014.

Encountering Peace: Ending the cycle

Force alone will never be a proper response to human suffering.

Women mourn after an Israeli air strike killed two Palestinian militants, at a hospital morgue in the central Gaza Strip July 6, 2014.

State given more time to probe torture allegation

The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel filed the petition on behalf of the Palestinian in March 2013.

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WATCH: Mother of dead Jewish teen condemns Abu Khdeir killing

Rachel Fraenkel, the mother of Naftali Fraenkel, who was buried last week, says she shares the pain of the Palestinian youngster's parents.

Rachel Frankel, Mother of missing teen Naftali Frankel

July 1: Compare the two

There is a world of difference between Israel’s attitude toward children and that of the Palestinian Authority.

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Joint Israeli-Palestinian poll: Majority want negotiated deal

More than half the Palestinians sampled favor a two-state solution, consistent with previous findings.

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Israel and Palestine: Is there a way forward – A South African perspective

After 20 years of democracy in South Africa, I still see the psychological scars of the struggle. I recognize similar patterns in Israel and Palestine.

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Know comment: The big chill sets in

Aside from some supporters in Congress, and perhaps Canada, Israel stands alone in absolute opposition to the new-old government cunningly created by Mahmoud Abbas and Ismail Haniyeh.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (R) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Danon calls US recognition of PA government 'moral choice'

The deputy defense minister says the Palestinian Authority would not collapse if the US cuts aid.

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Abbas briefs pope on 'obstacles' facing peace process, settlements

Following Abbas's meeting with Pope Francis in Bethlehem, Abbas called on the Israeli gov't to “completely halt all actions that violate international law.”

Pope Francis is greeted by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas upon his arrival to the West Bank city of Bethlehem May 25, 2014.