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Violence on Lebanon border
The Israeli-Arab violence that occurred over the weekend is the deadliest since the Palestinians declared a cease-fire five weeks ago. The attacks along Israel�s northern border with Lebanon raised the specter of a second front in Israel�s war against Read more »
A brief history of Hezbollah
Hezbollah's evolution from its creation after Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon to its current role in provoking a major military confrontation underscores how far the group has come and how it continues to be a force with which Israel must contend. Read more »
Backgrounder: How Hamas can govern
Following its surprise victory in Palestinian legislative elections, Hamas must form a government. What kind of parties and individuals are they courting, and will the U.S.-labeled terrorist group succeed? Read more »
Who’s who in Hamas?
Who's who in Hamas? A look at the Islamic movement's top leaders Read more »
Palestinians mixed on Sharon’s condition
Even the Palestinian Kassam rocket launchers took time out when Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was hospitalized: Either they were preparing for the Muslim holiday of Id al-Adha, or they were saying, let's wait and see. Read more »
Abbas fiddles as chaos mounts
With the Palestinian territories descending into lawlessness and chaos, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas appears paralyzed, unwilling or unable to prevent terrorist groups and armed gangs from taking over the streets. Read more »
Preparing for the worst
As much time as it spends preparing for terrorism or the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, experts say Israel is unprepared for something potentially more lethal — natural disaster. Read more »
Hezbollah heats up the border
Many expected Hezbollah's entry into politics to moderate the terrorist group — but instead, it appears to be seeking confrontation with Israel as it feels its power slipping. Read more »
Conspiracy theories surround Arafat death
A year after Yasser Arafat's death, Palestinians are developing a new myth around their historic leader. Arafat did not die from natural causes but was murdered, most likely by Israel, they argue, although there's no evidence to support this. Read more »
Israel banks on Christian tourism
It may not qualify as a miracle, but the discovery of what may be the oldest church in the world could bring Israel a bonanza of Christian tourists. Read more »
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Updated 05/24/12 @ 04:11PM EST
- Jewish groups called on Israel to protect African migrants in Israel after riots in Tel Aviv.
- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel is returning campaign donations under investigation by federal authorities.
- A new survey suggests that Germans have lost some love for Israel over the past three years.
- An Arab-Israeli immigrant to the United States was found guilty of murder in Michigan.
- Israel's Arava Power Company has closed on financing for eight solar power projects worth $204 million.
- U.S. Jewish groups condemn anti-African violence in Tel Aviv
- Mandel returns funds under investigation
- Obama’s same-sex marriage nod echoes historic Catholic-Jewish debate
- Survey: Israel losing ground with Germans
- Israeli Arab guilty of murder in Michigan
- Israel’s Arava firm finances $204 million for solar projects
- Israel will solve African migrant problem, Netanyahu assures
- Senate distinguishes between Palestinian refugees and descendants
