Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israel Responds to Suicide Bus Bombing

Israeli tanks surrounded and reportedly fired on the Ramallah headquarters of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Thursday.

Arafat Announces Elections, Condemns Violence

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat condemned attacks on Israelis and announced elections will take place in early January in his first speech to parliament in 18 months Monday.

Israeli Police Intercept Massive Car Bomb

Israeli police Thursday destroyed one of the largest car bombs ever discovered in the Middle East, narrowly averting what Israel's foreign minister called a catastrophe that would have changed the nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israeli Court Endorses Expulsion in Some Cases

In a decision that may set a key legal precedent, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to allow the expulsion of relatives of suspected Palestinian militants if the authorities can prove they pose a security threat.

Israel Arrests Suspected University Bombers

Israeli security forces on Wednesday arrested five Palestinians believed to be responsible for the attack on Jerusalem's Hebrew University last month.

Palestinians Resume Patrols in Bethlehem As Violence Continues

Palestinian police resumed patrolling the streets of Bethlehem Tuesday after Israeli troops left the town as part of a newly brokered security deal that could be a test for a more permanent cease-fire agreement.

Israelis and Palestinians Reach Tentative Withdrawal Agreement

Israeli officials agreed late Sunday to gradually withdraw from reoccupied areas in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank city of Bethlehem as long as the Palestinian Authority sticks to a promise to rein in militant groups.

Newsmaker: Maher Al-Masri

Maher Al-Masri, the Palestinian Minister of Economy, Industry and Trade, discusses his meetings with officials from the Bush administration and efforts to restart regional peace talks.

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Despite Killings, Israelis, Palestinians Agree to Talks

Israeli soldiers killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank Wednesday in a continued hunt for terror suspects.

Israel’s High Court Upholds House Demolitions

Israel's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold the Israeli military practice of demolishing the homes of Palestinian terror suspects without warning, a move the Palestinian labor minister warns will "widen the cycle of violence."…