Israel

What we’re watching Sunday

By Kayla Ruble

PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from Sochi to Syria.

Israeli Defense Minister offers harsh words for Kerry’s peace plan

By Andy Swab

Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vocally criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent peace initiative between Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

News Wrap: Israel holds state funeral for former PM Ariel Sharon

By PBS News Hour

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Reflecting on the life and legacy of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

Margaret Warner reflects on the life of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dies at 85

By Larisa Epatko

Israel's Ariel Sharon, a decisive military commander and divisive prime minister, died Saturday. He had been in a coma since 2006. He was 85 years old.

PHOTO: 30,000 African migrants protest in Israel

Over 30,000 African migrants protest in Israel http://t.co/hztziKZVau via @YahooNews pic.twitter.com/OmVkDDSuka— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) January 5, 2014 Thousands of African migrants protested in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday and launched a three day…

Hezbollah upgrades missile threat to Israel

A new source of conflict in the Middle East might be emerging. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the Islamic militant group, Hezbollah, is getting more advanced weaponry that could be far more precise in their attacks.

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