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Baton-wielding officers beat Ms Abu Akleh's pallbearers during last Friday's funeral (file image)

Churches condemn Israeli police charge at funeral

An organisation representing 12 Christian denominations has condemned an Israeli riot police charge at the funeral of a Palestinian Christian Al Jazeera journalist, describing the actions as a violation of freedom of religion.

World • 16 May 22

Israeli police carry a wounded Palestinian demonstrator during clashes at the Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel to close Gaza crossing after rocket attacks

Israel said it will close its only crossing from Gaza for workers tomorrow in response to overnight rocket fire, stopping short of conducting retaliatory strikes in an apparent bid to ease tensions.

World • 23 Apr 22

A streak of light appears as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from Gaza

Biden expecting 'de-escalation' in Israel-Gaza conflict

US President Joe Biden told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects a "significant" reduction in the military confrontation with Palestinians, the White House has said.

World • 19 May 21

Saeb Erekat contracted the virus on 8 October

Prominent PLO spokesman Erekat dies due to Covid-19

Saeb Erekat, a prominent Palestinian spokesman for decades, has died after contracting Covid-19, his family said.

World • 10 Nov 20

The ceasefire brings to an end two days of fighting that left 32 people dead

Ceasefire agreed in Gaza after 32 die in two days

A ceasefire in Gaza has come into effect following two days of violence which left 32 people dead.

World • 14 Nov 19

Palestinians are holding a six-week long protest along the Israeli border

Nine Palestinians killed during protest on Gaza border

Ten Palestinians have been killed during clashes with Israeli forces on the Gaza border with Israel.

World • 07 Apr 18

Protesters demonstrate against the US and Israel in front of the US consulate in Istanbul

World reacts to US move: 'Irresponsible', 'deplorable'

US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.

Jerusalem • 07 Dec 17

Israeli settlers scuffle with security forces at the Amona outpost

Scuffles as police clear West Bank outpost

Protesters scuffled with Israeli police carrying out a court order to evict settlers from an illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank, hours after the government announced more construction in larger settlements.

News • 01 Feb 17

The UN is urging Israel to halt building settlements on occupied Palestinian territory

UN Security Council denounces Israeli settlements

The US has allowed the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, defying pressure from President-elect Donald Trump, Israel and some US lawmakers who urged Washington to wield its veto.

News • 23 Dec 16

Building of 560 new Jewish homes set to go ahead in West Bank

US condemns Israel's West Bank settler homes plan

The US has criticised Israel's plans to build 560 new settler homes in the West Bank, warning that they would be part of "systematic" land seizures undermining chances for peace.

News • 06 Jul 16

Thousands of homes in Gaza were destroyed during the conflict

UN halts Gaza rebuild saying donors failed to pay

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it cannot afford to repair Gaza homes damaged in last year's war with Israel because donors have failed to pay.

News • 27 Jan 15

The home of Abdelrahman Shaludi was destroyed by Israeli forces

Israel to speed up controversial demolition policy

Israeli forces demolished the east Jerusalem home of a Palestinian who killed two Israelis with his car last month as it speeded up the application of a controversial demolition policy.

News • 19 Nov 14

Children look at some of the belonging they salvaged from their destroyed homes in Jabalia, northern Gaza

Israel reports no progress at Gaza talks

Talks to end a month-long war between Israel and Islamist militants in Gaza have made no progress so far, according to an Israeli official.

News • 12 Aug 14

Smoke rises after an Israeli missile hit Gaza earlier today

Hamas fires dozens of rockets at Israel

Hamas militants in Gaza have fired dozens of rockets into southern Israel this evening.

News • 07 Jul 14

US Secretary of State John Kerry hosts a dinner with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators

Mideast talks set for second round in August

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators gave themselves about nine months to try to reach an agreement on ending their conflict of more than six decades in US-brokered peace talks.

News • 30 Jul 13

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