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Palestinian President Tells Trump Ready To Work For Gaza Peace
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas expressed readiness to work towards a "just and comprehensive peace" in Gaza during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, his office said.
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Palestinians In Gaza Hope New US President Calls An End To War
Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza told AFP on Tuesday that whoever emerges victorious in the US presidential election must end the conflict in the territory, which has taken an appalling human toll.
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Kamala Harris Fails To Sway Pro-Palestine Critics, May Impact Presidential Bid
Disappointed Pro-Palestinian activists said Kamala Harris' speech to close the Democratic convention in Chicago failed to demonstrate any break from the status quo, after a week in which the most divisive issue facing the party was mostly ignored.
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Democrats Flip Seat Of New York Leader Expelled From Congress: Report
Voters in suburban New York picked a Democrat to replace expelled Republican congressman as Democrats Marks Their Victory In New York , Tom Suozzi wins special house election replaces George Santos
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If Elected, Will Bar Gaza Refugees, Expand Muslim Travel Ban In US: Trump
Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian militant group.
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Facebook Disables Accounts Used by Palestinian Intelligence to Spy on Citizens
Facebook said it had disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists, and political opponents.
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Israel Hits Gaza After Rocket Sirens Force Benjamin Netanyahu Off Stage
Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Wednesday hours after rockets from the Palestinian enclave triggered sirens that forced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu off the stage at an election rally in Israel.
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Somali Refugee, Palestine Immigrant: First 2 Muslim Women In US Congress
A onetime Somali refugee and the daughter of Palestinian immigrants shared the historic distinction Tuesday of becoming the first two Muslim women elected to the US Congress. Both women -- Ilhan Omar, 37, and Rashida Tlaib, 42 -- are Democrats from the Midwest and outspoken advocates of minority communities that have found themselves in the sights ...
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Two Muslim Women Hope To Enter US Congress In Midterm Polls
US voters are poised to elect two Muslim women to Congress in the midterm election next week, marking a historic first even as anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric has been on the rise. Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee, is all but certain to be elected to the US House of Representatives in a heavily-Democratic district in the Midwestern state of Min...
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Donald Trump Or Hillary Clinton? Israelis Fret, But Either Is A Likely Ally
Most of the world follows US presidential elections closely, but Israel can seem particularly obsessive, endlessly assessing which candidate will better protect its interests and breaking down their every comment for policy clues.
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For PM Modi, Advice From Leader of 'Start-Up Nation'
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a huge victory in last year's election, ties between Israel and India have been in overdrive. In October, President Pranab Mukherjee will become the first Indian head of state to visit Tel Aviv and Palestine. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, are also likely to meet.
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UEFA Rules Out FIFA Congress and Election Boycott: Dutch Federation President Van Praag
UEFA member Israel needs the European body's backing to avoid a Palestinian bid to have them expelled from FIFA which could be voted on during the congress.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter Urges Palestinian Elections
Former US president Jimmy Carter on Saturday urged Palestinians to hold elections to end the de facto division of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the Islamist-run Gaza Strip.
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Palestinian President Holds all the Cards for Confronting Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has more powers than ever to pursue a diplomatic offensive against Israel that is likely to accelerate with the re-election of his old adversary Benjamin Netanyahu.
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2-State Solution Impossible With Netanyahu-Led Government: Palestinian President
A two-state solution to the Middle East conflict will be impossible with an Israeli government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said today.
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Palestinian President Tells Trump Ready To Work For Gaza Peace
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas expressed readiness to work towards a "just and comprehensive peace" in Gaza during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, his office said.
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Palestinians In Gaza Hope New US President Calls An End To War
Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza told AFP on Tuesday that whoever emerges victorious in the US presidential election must end the conflict in the territory, which has taken an appalling human toll.
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Kamala Harris Fails To Sway Pro-Palestine Critics, May Impact Presidential Bid
Disappointed Pro-Palestinian activists said Kamala Harris' speech to close the Democratic convention in Chicago failed to demonstrate any break from the status quo, after a week in which the most divisive issue facing the party was mostly ignored.
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Democrats Flip Seat Of New York Leader Expelled From Congress: Report
Voters in suburban New York picked a Democrat to replace expelled Republican congressman as Democrats Marks Their Victory In New York , Tom Suozzi wins special house election replaces George Santos
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If Elected, Will Bar Gaza Refugees, Expand Muslim Travel Ban In US: Trump
Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian militant group.
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Facebook Disables Accounts Used by Palestinian Intelligence to Spy on Citizens
Facebook said it had disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists, and political opponents.
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Israel Hits Gaza After Rocket Sirens Force Benjamin Netanyahu Off Stage
Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Wednesday hours after rockets from the Palestinian enclave triggered sirens that forced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu off the stage at an election rally in Israel.
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Somali Refugee, Palestine Immigrant: First 2 Muslim Women In US Congress
A onetime Somali refugee and the daughter of Palestinian immigrants shared the historic distinction Tuesday of becoming the first two Muslim women elected to the US Congress. Both women -- Ilhan Omar, 37, and Rashida Tlaib, 42 -- are Democrats from the Midwest and outspoken advocates of minority communities that have found themselves in the sights ...
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Two Muslim Women Hope To Enter US Congress In Midterm Polls
US voters are poised to elect two Muslim women to Congress in the midterm election next week, marking a historic first even as anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric has been on the rise. Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee, is all but certain to be elected to the US House of Representatives in a heavily-Democratic district in the Midwestern state of Min...
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Donald Trump Or Hillary Clinton? Israelis Fret, But Either Is A Likely Ally
Most of the world follows US presidential elections closely, but Israel can seem particularly obsessive, endlessly assessing which candidate will better protect its interests and breaking down their every comment for policy clues.
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For PM Modi, Advice From Leader of 'Start-Up Nation'
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a huge victory in last year's election, ties between Israel and India have been in overdrive. In October, President Pranab Mukherjee will become the first Indian head of state to visit Tel Aviv and Palestine. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, are also likely to meet.
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UEFA Rules Out FIFA Congress and Election Boycott: Dutch Federation President Van Praag
UEFA member Israel needs the European body's backing to avoid a Palestinian bid to have them expelled from FIFA which could be voted on during the congress.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter Urges Palestinian Elections
Former US president Jimmy Carter on Saturday urged Palestinians to hold elections to end the de facto division of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the Islamist-run Gaza Strip.
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Palestinian President Holds all the Cards for Confronting Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has more powers than ever to pursue a diplomatic offensive against Israel that is likely to accelerate with the re-election of his old adversary Benjamin Netanyahu.
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2-State Solution Impossible With Netanyahu-Led Government: Palestinian President
A two-state solution to the Middle East conflict will be impossible with an Israeli government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said today.
