Israel

Hamas, Fatah formally sign unity pact

Palestinian rival factions Fatah and Hamas in a formal ceremony signed a unity agreement, repairing a four-year rift.

For Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas’ pen is mightier than bin Laden bullet

Ultimately, the killing of America’s Public Enemy No. 1 may matter less to Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking than the reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas.

Katsav prison sentence is postponed pending appeal

Israel’s Supreme Court has postponed the date that former President Moshe Katsav must begin serving his prison sentence on rape and sexual assault convictions.

Netanyahu, in meeting with Blair, urges Abbas to nix unity pact

Jerusalem center receives $12.5 million grant to launch college

Jewish settlers accused of torching mosque

A Mirror on the Diaspora

Visit to Joseph’s Tomb ends in riot

Palestinian unity presents Israel with choice: Go for broke or shun at all costs

Barenboim to conduct orchestra in Gaza

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