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Obama Urges Abbas, Netanyahu to Advance Talks

By Dave Gustafson

Undertaking a foreign policy challenge that that has vexed world leaders for years, President Barack Obama pressed Israeli and Palestinians leaders Tuesday to do more to reach an elusive Mideast peace deal.

Analysts Discuss Netanyahu’s Speech

Analysts discuss the significance of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements accepting a demilitarized Palestinian state.

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Netanyahu Backs Plans for Demilitarized Palestinian State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a major policy speech Sunday that he would accept a Palestinian state as long as it recognized Israel and was demilitarized. Margaret Warner reports on reaction to the speech.

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Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in Middle East for Five-Day Visit

Pope Benedict XVI launched the second leg of a closely-watched trip to the Middle East Monday with a visit to Israel's Holocaust memorial where he said victims of the genocide "lost their lives but they will never lose their names."…

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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.

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.

Another Construction Vehicle Attack Injures at Least 16 in Jerusalem

By PBS News Hour

A Palestinian man from east Jerusalem smashed a backhoe into traffic on a busy Jerusalem street, injuring at least 16 people before being shot dead.

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.

Gunman Kills at Least 8 in Jerusalem Seminary

By PBS News Hour

A gunman infiltrated a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem and opened fire in a library Thursday night, killing at least eight people and wounding at least nine others, officials said.

President Heads to Mideast to Help Restart Talks

By PBS News Hour

Six weeks after Israeli and Palestinian leaders relaunched peace talks in Annapolis, Md., President Bush is scheduled to arrive in Israel Wednesday for meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.