Israel banned Jerusalem Arabs from taking part in upcoming Palestinian Authority elections. Officials announced the decision Wednesday, calling it a response to the Hamas participation in the Jan. 25 vote, despite Israeli and U.S. calls on the Palestinian Authority to bar the Islamic terrorist group.
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