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Israel to Move Part of West Bank Barrier

Israel said Wednesday that it would re-route a portion of its controversial West Bank barrier in response to an order from its highest court.

Israeli Fire During Demonstration Kills At Least 10 Palestinians

The Israeli army fired a missile and four tank shells to hold back a large crowd of Palestinian demonstrators in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least ten and wounding 50.

Bus Bomb in Israel Kills 10, Does Not Derail Prisoner Swap

A suicide bomber killed ten people when he blew up a Jerusalem bus Thursday, but the attack did not postpone a scheduled prisoner exchange between Israel and the Lebanese guerrilla group Hezbollah.

Israel Shuts Down Gaza Crossing After Suicide Bombing

Israeli authorities sealed off the entire Gaza Strip on Thursday to all but humanitarian workers, following a suicide attack by an Islamic militant earlier in the week that killed four Israelis.

Israel Rebukes U.S. for Meeting With Peace Planners

The Israeli government on Tuesday criticized U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell for agreeing to meet this week with the authors of a non-binding peace alternative to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israeli Forces Target Smuggling Tunnels

Israeli forces dispatched to destroy tunnels used to smuggle weapons raided a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip Friday, killing at least seven Palestinians and wounding up to 55.

Israel Bombs Site in Syria in Response to Suicide Attack

"There is a wide variety of training in the camp, including sabotage, artillery training, guerrilla warfare and even aeronautical training," the Israeli military said in a statement.

Mideast Quartet Calls on Palestinians to End Violence

The major powers that crafted the road map to peace in the Middle East issued a statement Friday calling for Palestinians to clamp down on violence against Israelis, even as another attack occurred in a Jewish settlement in the West…

Israeli Cabinet Votes to Expel Arafat, but Delays Action

The Israeli government called Yasser Arafat a "complete obstacle" to peace, and in a majority vote, agreed the Palestinian leader should be expelled, though the cabinet made no immediate plans to do so.

Israel Frees Prisoners, Palestinians Call Move Inadequate

Israel moved to free more than 300 Palestinian prisoners Wednesday, calling it a goodwill gesture to aid peace efforts. Palestinian leaders criticized the move, saying many thousands more in custody need to be released.