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A new survey by the Israeli Democracy Institute reveals that Jewish Israelis perceive the violent conflict with the Palestinians as unrelated to the occupation.

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Why more Israelis are shying away from interaction with Palestinians ➡

Archaeological experts say social dislocation and terrorism are increasing the ability of organized gangs to traffic artifacts to clients in Europe, Asia and the United States.

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Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities ➡

Lawmakers are split over whether they have a friend in Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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Congress ponders 'Marshall Plan' for Egypt ➡

Turkey’s crucial humanitarian aid and booming economic projects in Gaza could have hidden political motives.

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Some Gazans fear Turkish generosity may come at high price ➡

The arrest of the deputy head of Egypt's press syndicate has prompted more journalists to become increasingly vocal about restrictions on press freedoms.

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Egyptian activists bemoan 'attack on media' ➡

Why more Israelis are shying away from interaction with Palestinians

Akiva Eldar , Columnist
Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities

Barbara Slavin , Washington Correspondent
Congress ponders 'Marshall Plan' for Egypt

Julian Pecquet , Congressional Correspondent
Some Gazans fear Turkish generosity may come at high price

Adnan Abu Amer , Contributor
Egyptian activists bemoan 'attack on media'

Shahira Amin , Contributor

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