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Abbas Pledges Palestinian Elections Won’t Go Ahead Without East Jerusalem Participation

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Famed Palestinian militant leader Marwan Barghouti could mount one of the most serious challenges to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in upcoming elections, after he announced formation of a “Freedom” list alongside Nasser Al Qudwa, a nephew of Yasser Arafat and veteran Palestinian diplomat. … Read More >Abbas Pledges Palestinian Elections Won’t Go Ahead Without East Jerusalem Participation

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At Least 700 Palestinians Reportedly Protest on Gaza Border Amid Rocket Fire, Unrest in Jerusalem

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Saturday night in Israel saw a new wave of rocket attacks launched, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), from the Gaza Strip. It follows overnight fighting on Friday, as an estimated 36 rockets, according to the IDF, were fired towards southern Israel from Gaza, with Israelis conducting retaliatory strikes against alleged HAMAS targets. … Read More >At Least 700 Palestinians Reportedly Protest on Gaza Border Amid Rocket Fire, Unrest in Jerusalem

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Gaza militant groups fire rockets into sea as ‘message’ to Israel during first joint exercise (VIDEO)

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Militant groups across Gaza have launched a joint military drill, closing down the main city streets and firing missiles into the sea, in what they say is a test of their readiness for future clashes with Israel. … Read More >Gaza militant groups fire rockets into sea as ‘message’ to Israel during first joint exercise (VIDEO)

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IDF strikes multiple ‘terrorist targets’ in Gaza in response to missiles fired into Israel on Christmas (VIDEOS)

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The Israel Defense Forces have bombed multiple Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip, saying the strikes came in retaliation for a volley of missiles launched from the Palestinian enclave toward Israel on Christmas day. … Read More >IDF strikes multiple ‘terrorist targets’ in Gaza in response to missiles fired into Israel on Christmas (VIDEOS)

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The Gaza Strip is “Uninhabitable”: Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Goes Uninterrupted, but Is Europe Finally Taking Notice?

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A long and cruel siege, constant Israeli attacks resulting in the killing of countless civilians, destruction of homes and infrastructure, extreme poverty, and trauma remain the daily bread of Palestinians in Gaza. … Read More >The Gaza Strip is “Uninhabitable”: Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Goes Uninterrupted, but Is Europe Finally Taking Notice?

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Trigger-happy: Israel says it ‘accidentally’ fired TANK SHELL at Gaza in 2nd similar incident in weeks

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An Israeli tank operator has “accidentally” fired a shell into Gaza, the IDF said, noting it would launch a probe into the incident, the second mishap involving “unauthorized” tank fire in a matter of weeks. … Read More >Trigger-happy: Israel says it ‘accidentally’ fired TANK SHELL at Gaza in 2nd similar incident in weeks

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Residents of Israel’s South Feel They Live on Ticking Time Bomb as Gov’t Fails to Address Terrorism

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The Israel Defence Forces are boosting their presence on the Gaza border in anticipation of a potential escalation by the Strip’s militants, who are marking first anniversary since the assassination of Baha Abu Al Ata, one of Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s top commanders. … Read More >Residents of Israel’s South Feel They Live on Ticking Time Bomb as Gov’t Fails to Address Terrorism