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Violent clashes erupt between Palestinians & Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque, hours after ceasefire agreed (VIDEOS)

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Stun grenades, rocks and petrol bombs have reportedly been exchanged by Israeli authorities and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, where thousands gathered to celebrate the latest truce between Israel and Hamas. … Read More >Violent clashes erupt between Palestinians & Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque, hours after ceasefire agreed (VIDEOS)

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‘Not limited to words’: German FM visits Israel; asserts its right for ‘self-defense’ amid continued conflict with Gaza

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Germany will continue to make it possible for Israel to defend itself as long as there are forces seeking its destruction, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said during his visit to Israel aimed at promoting “ceasefire.” … Read More >‘Not limited to words’: German FM visits Israel; asserts its right for ‘self-defense’ amid continued conflict with Gaza

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Israel says Hamas endangering Palestinians as IDF posts video showing militants’ rocket misfiring and landing in Gaza

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The Israel Defense Forces has laid some of the blame for the death and destruction experienced by the people of Gaza at the feet of Hamas, sharing a video of a misfiring militant rocket landing in the enclave. … Read More >Israel says Hamas endangering Palestinians as IDF posts video showing militants’ rocket misfiring and landing in Gaza

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Israeli FM spokesperson challenged on Gaza death toll, apartheid state comparisons, occupation

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Paul Hirchson. Afshin Rattansi challenges him on the Gaza death toll, which has risen to 248, including 66 children, the Israeli bombing of a media office hosting the Associated Press and Al Jazeera in Gaza, illegal settlements and occupation of Palestinian land, accusations of Israel being an apartheid state, Palestine’s right to resistance and much mor … Read More >Israeli FM spokesperson challenged on Gaza death toll, apartheid state comparisons, occupation

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Washington rebuffs French UN resolution urging Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu says Israel ‘determined’ to continue fighting

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US diplomats have vowed to reject a French-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate end to hostilities between Tel Aviv and Palestinian fighters, insisting it will “undermine” efforts to reach a ceasefire. … Read More >Washington rebuffs French UN resolution urging Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu says Israel ‘determined’ to continue fighting

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Ongoing Gaza campaign unlikely to help Netanyahu stay in power, Israel’s former PM Ehud Olmert tells RT

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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to capitalize on the ongoing hostilities with the Hamas militants, former PM Ehud Olmert told RT, adding that the enduring occupation of the West Bank was a strategic mistake by Israel. … Read More >Ongoing Gaza campaign unlikely to help Netanyahu stay in power, Israel’s former PM Ehud Olmert tells RT

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Gaza strikes rage on as Israeli police chief draws ire for suggesting ‘terrorists from both sides’ to blame for Jewish-Arab unrest

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IDF warplanes pounded Gaza for a ninth consecutive day amid ongoing rocket fire from Palestinian fighters, as Israel’s police chief stoked rage after blaming “both sides” for violence between Jews and Israeli Arabs. … Read More >Gaza strikes rage on as Israeli police chief draws ire for suggesting ‘terrorists from both sides’ to blame for Jewish-Arab unrest