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Nelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

By Gerald Imray, Associated Press

Shimon Peres, one of Israel’s founding fathers, dies at age 93

Israeli statesman and its stalwart defender Shimon Peres, who suffered a stroke two weeks ago, died Wednesday in a Tel Aviv area hospital. He was 93.

By Larisa Epatko

News Wrap: Palestine blames Israel in 2004 death of Yasser Arafat

News Wrap: Palestine blames Israel in 2004 death of Yasser Arafat…

Carter Meeting Sparks New Debate Over Engaging Hamas

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter met Friday with leaders from Hamas, a militant group labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Israel. The meeting sparked renewed debate over whether any negotiations should include the Palestinian group.

Gunfire Shatters Rally in Gaza Strip, Killing at Least 6

At least six people were killed and 80 wounded Monday, when gunfire erupted at a Fatah memorial rally for Yasser Arafat in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Arafat Buried Following Chaotic Procession in Ramallah

Yasser Arafat was buried Friday in a marble and stone grave in the West Bank compound where he has spent the last few years of his life under virtual house arrest.

Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat Dies in Paris Hospital

Palestinians are mourning the passing of their leader, Yasser Arafat, who died early Thursday morning in a Paris hospital at the age of 75.

Yasser Arafat Reportedly in Coma

One day after being moved to intensive care at a French military hospital, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat fell into a coma as his health continued to deteriorate, Reuters reported Thursday.

Ailing Arafat Brought to Hospital in Paris

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who fell seriously ill this week, was flown to Paris for medical treatment Friday.

Arafat Renames Security Chief to Stem Gaza Violence

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat decided on Monday to name a new security chief in Gaza rather than fill the post with his cousin, a move that sparked a weekend of clashes between rival Palestinian factions.