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Peres Paves the Way for Snap Elections in Israel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that efforts to form a coalition government had failed, officially clearing the way for snap elections to take place in the next few months.

Independent Candidate Ralph Nader Discusses Bid for Presidency

Presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks with the NewsHour's Ray Suarez about his latest bid for the White House and discusses his platform on the critical issues facing the country this election year.

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Livni Narrowly Wins Israeli Election, Eyes Coalition Government

By PBS News Hour

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni edged out opponent Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Wednesday night in a surprisingly tight race to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as the head of the governing party.

Israel's Top Party Voting on Olmert Replacement

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israel's governing party, Kadima, is voting on a new leader Wednesday with polls indicating that the country's foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, will be the likely winner.

Olmert's Resignation Stirs Political Uncertainty in Israel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

After months of being dogged by corruption scandals and calls for his resignation, Israeli President Ehud Olmert's decision to step down in September has stirred political uncertainty in Israel and plunged the stalled peace talks into confusion.

Mideast Conflict Looms for Next U.S. President

As the presidential hopefuls define their foreign policy agendas for the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue to present a unique set of challenges to the next commander-in-chief. Analysts mull the obstacles to ending the decades-long conflict.

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Prisoner Swap Renews Focus on Israeli-Hezbollah Tensions

In a deal brokered by the U.N., Hezbollah handed over two coffins containing the remains of Israeli soldiers abducted two years ago, in exchange for the release of five Lebanese prisoners. Analysts discuss the deal, and the debate surrounding it.

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Hezbollah Returns Israeli Remains in Prisoner Swap

By PBS News Hour

Coffins containing the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in 2006 by Hezbollah were turned over to Israel Wednesday as part of a trade for the release of five Lebanese prisoners.

Bulldozer Attack Kills 3 on Jerusalem Street

By PBS News Hour

A Palestinian driving a 20-ton construction vehicle attacked cars, buses and pedestrians on Jerusalem's main Jaffa Road on Wednesday, killing at least three, wounding 45 and causing panic on the busy downtown street.

Israel Reaches Out to Lebanon Amid Regional Peace Efforts

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Following news of a truce with Hamas, peace talks with Syria and prisoner-swap negotiations with Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Israeli government announced Wednesday that it is interested in opening negotiations with Lebanon.