Palestinian mission shuttered in Washington
It is the latest point of tension between the administration of President Donald Trump and the Palestinians, who cut off contact with Washington after Trump recognized the disputed city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December
U.S. to shut Palestinian mission over lack of peace talks
The State Department says the Palestinians had refused to engage with either the United States or Israel and of rejecting outright a still unseen US peace plan
E.U. urges U.S. to reconsider 'regrettable' decision on U.N. Palestinian agency
'The regrettable decision of the US to no longer be part of this international and multilateral effort leaves a substantial gap,' says the European Union
Palestinian anger as U.S. ends funding for U.N. agency
(3rd UPDATE) The United States will no longer fund the 'irredeemable flawed' UN Relief and Works Agency, which supports millions of Palestinian refugees and provides education for children
U.S. cut in aid amounts to 'cheap blackmail,' Palestinians say
'The rights of the Palestinian people are not for sale,' says a member of PLO's executive committee
U.S. cuts more than $200 million in aid to Palestinians
The decision to cut Palestinian funding comes amid a surge of violence brought about by Palestinian protests against Israel that began in March
Israel rejects UN report on protecting Palestinians
'The report's suggestions will only enable the Palestinians' continued rejectionism,' says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon
UN chief proposes options to protect Palestinians
Cooperation between Israel and the Palestinians is necessary for the proposals to work, says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Wave of Israeli strikes hit Gaza after rocket barrage
Israel's military says the country was targeted with around 150 rockets from late Wednesday, August 8, into Thursday, August 9
If calm holds, Israel to reopen Gaza Strip for goods crossing
United Nations officials call for restrictions to be lifted as Gaza Strip faces serious fuel shortages affecting hospitals as well as water and sanitation facilities
UN chief urges Israel, Palestinians to avoid 'devastating conflict'
The recent violence in Gaza marks the most serious escalation between Israel and Hamas since the 2014 war
Gaza truce largely holds after Israeli strikes over soldier death
(UPDATED) There are no reports of injuries in that strike and there is no major Israeli bombing campaign overnight or mortar fire from the Palestinian enclave toward Israel
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza after soldier killed
A ceasefire agreement has been reached early Saturday, July 21
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip after border protest bloodshed
Army 'fighter jets targeted an offensive terror tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip, in addition to several terror sites in military compounds throughout the Gaza Strip,' says Israeli military
120 countries at UN condemn Israel over Gaza violence
An amendment presented by the United States that condemns Hamas for 'inciting violence' along the border with Gaza failed to garner the two-third majority needed for adoption
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Thousands at funeral for Gaza volunteer killed on Israel border
Razan al-Najjar's death brings the toll of Gazans killed by Israeli fire since the end of March to 123
U.S. vetoes UN resolution on protecting Palestinians
The two failed votes at the Security Council come a few hours after a young Palestinian woman was shot dead by Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border fence
Calm returns after most severe Israel-Gaza flare-up in years
At the United Nations, envoy for the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov warns the Security Council that the escalation shows 'how close to the brink of war we are every day'
Israel hits more Hamas sites, denies ceasefire claims
(UPDATED) Israel's Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz denies talk of a deal
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Egypt opens Gaza border for month of Ramadan
Egypt president Sisi says the decision to keep the crossing open was taken 'to alleviate the suffering' of residents in the Palestinian enclave
Egypt President Sisi says in talks with Palestinians, Israel
'I hope that this message reaches our Palestinian brothers that self-expression and protest over this decision does not lead them to measures that could lead to more victims,' Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says
Guatemala opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem after U.S. move
(UPDATED) Israeli and Guatemalan officials attend an inauguration ceremony at the new embassy at an office park in the disputed city at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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U.S. blocks call for independent Gaza inquiry at UN – diplomats
'The Security Council expresses its outrage and sorrow at the killing of Palestinian civilians exercising their right to peaceful protest,' read a draft of the statement
Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as U.S. opens Jerusalem embassy
(UPDATED) It is the deadliest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the 2014 Gaza war
U.S. envoy sees peace, hope after Israel embassy move
US Ambassador David Friedman confirms President Donald Trump has prepared a video to be played during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem
Abbas urges Latin America not to follow U.S. example on embassy
'We hope that some countries across Latin America won't go moving their embassies to Jerusalem, because that is against international law,' Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas says
Family accuses Israel's Mossad of killing Palestinian in Malaysia
'We accuse the Mossad of being behind the assassination,' Fadi Mohammad al-Batsh's family says in a statement
Gaza: Palestinian territory ravaged by wars and poverty
For more than a week the Gaza border with Israel has been enflamed by violence after Israeli forces opened fire on a protest march on March 30
Palestinian journalist dies as Israel border clash toll rises to 9
(UPDATED) Yasser Murtaja, a photographer with the Gaza-based Ain Media agency, dies after he was hit during clashes on Friday
U.S. blocks UN Security Council statement vs Gaza violence
UN Security Council members call upon "all sides to exercise restraint and prevent a further escalation," the draft says
Gazans bury their dead after bloodiest day in years
(UPDATED) Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas declares Saturday a day of national mourning. In a speech, he holds Israel fully responsible for the deaths.
UN Security Council hears Gaza restraint calls
(UPDATED) Kuwait has requested the meeting to discuss the unraveling situation in Gaza
Clashes, 16 dead as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border
(2nd UPDATE) Gazan leaders call on protesters to retreat from the border area until Saturday. The demonstration is planned to last 6 weeks, until the inauguration of the new US embassy in Jerusalem.
Palestinians plan Gaza border tent protests for refugees
Palestinian families are to set up hundreds of tents – possibly thousands – for the protests running from March 30 to May 15, organizers say
Trump 'may' attend Jerusalem embassy opening
US President Donald Trump says he would consider a trip to open the controversial embassy this May, when Israel celebrates 70 years since its declaration of independence
Turkey says U.S. embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying'
Ankara says the decision showed the US does not hear, 'and worse still, does not care about the voice of the international community’s conscience'
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U.S. to open Jerusalem embassy in May for Israel's 70th anniversary
Palestinians object to recognition of the disputed city as Israel's capital and say the embassy move could destroy a two-state solution to the decades-old Middle East conflict
Palestinian leader goes to the UN to counter U.S. on Jerusalem
Mahmud Abbas will call for a new collective approach in a bid to salvage the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, says Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour
Israel military trial of Palestinian teen opens behind closed doors
Trials of minors in military court are typically closed, but Tamimi's lawyer says previous hearings for the teenager were open and she argued for it to remain that way
Israel 'legalizing' rogue settlement in response to murder
(UPDATED) The vote comes as European nations voice growing concern over settlement expansion in the West Bank
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Israel PM corrects German minister on two-state support
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel also meets with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank town of Ramallah
Pence in Jerusalem pledges embassy move by end of 2019, faces protest
Pence's speech, filled with biblical references and praise of Israel, is greeted with loud applause by Israeli Jewish lawmakers
Palestinian leaders call for suspension of recognition of Israel
While withdrawing the Palestine Liberation Organization's recognition of Israel could spark international backlash, it is unclear whether the vote of the Palestinian Central Council is binding
Palestinians recall envoy to U.S. for consultations after Jerusalem move
Palestinian foreign minister Riad al-Malki recalls PLO envoy to Washington Husam Zomlot
