Benjamin Netanyahu

As Palestinians press their plan for a U.N. vote on statehood, stakes grow even higher

Even the secretary-general of the Arab League has urged caution. But with Israelis building settlements and militants firing rockets, the two sides are careening toward a crisis.

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What should we take away from the ‘Palestine Papers’?

In order to revive the peace process, observers say, both sides must do more to educate the public about the concessions needed to achieve a two-state solution.

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Thursday morning roundup

Mideast peace talks commence, unemployment claims drop and insomniacs are warned.

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Activists mount new challenges to Israel as furor over raid continues

A second pro-Palestinian organization announced on Wednesday that it will send a flotilla of aid ships to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

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One Jerusalem, or two?

As indirect peace talks begin, Israeli leaders are insisting that Jerusalem remain “unified.” But a new report suggests the city is anything but.

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Benjamin Netanyahu

As Palestinians press their plan for a U.N. vote on statehood, stakes grow even higher

What should we take away from the ‘Palestine Papers’?

Thursday morning roundup

Activists mount new challenges to Israel as furor over raid continues

One Jerusalem, or two?

The dirty dozen and clean 15 of produce

A brief history of the birth control pill

How much radiation is too much? A handy guide

The true cost of the bank bailout

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