Gaza restaurant offers food to poor families

Gazan restaurant owner Abdallah Lafi went to school hungry many times, and now he has launched a campaign to help other children and families get a meal.

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Israeli-Arab party split over US strike on Syria

The Hadash faction within the Israeli-Arab Joint List demonstrated against the American attack on Syrian chemical depots.

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Women at the front lines of Gaza protests

Palestinian women are going to the front lines of Gaza's border demonstrations, cooking for protesters and holding several activities near the border.

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As border protests persist, Abbas steps up pressure on Gaza

Despite the ongoing protests on Gaza's borders, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas does not seem to be backing out on his demand for a full handover of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority.

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Do recent border protests mark turning point for Hamas?

By endorsing calls for peaceful protests along Gaza's border, Hamas is likely looking to capitalize on international sympathy with the Palestinian cause, but some question whether the movement can break its tradition of violence.

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Saudi leadership offers Israel a chance

Open declarations alongside discreet talks indicate that Saudi Arabia is ready to engage with Israel, in parallel with a two-state solution process.

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Excavations start on Palestine’s oldest monastery

St. Hilarion Monastery, named after the first monk in Palestine, gets international funding for a project that would enable its restoration in a two-year-long project.

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Palestinian journalist’s killing spurs international condemnation

The killing of Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja by Israeli soldiers has been widely condemned by Israeli and international press institutions and underscores Israel's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of Palestinian journalists as professionals.

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Why viral IDF shooting video should surprise no one

With senior Israeli officials encouraging the dehumanization of Palestinians, it's little wonder to see soldiers rejoicing over the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator.

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Desperate Gazans protesting against Israel, but also Hamas

While thousands of Gaza residents participated in the Hamas-backed Great Return March, many blame Hamas for their suffering.

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Palestinian sisters dig into history of last all-Christian village

Two sisters researched the history of Taybeh, where they grew up, and have published an encyclopedia on the only all-Christian village in Palestine.

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The case for dissent in the IDF

While some civil society groups and activists have urged Israeli soldiers to refuse orders to fire at unarmed civilians engaged in border protests, thus far soldiers aren't rebelling.

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