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Bill to declare Israel a Jewish state back on national agenda
Israel's cabinet breathed new life on Sunday into efforts to anchor in law the country's status as a Jewish state, legislation Palestinians have described as an obstacle to peace.
Sun May 07 2017
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New Zealand defends UN vote as Israel recalls ambassador
New Zealand said Saturday the UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements should have come as no surprise to the Jewish State.
Sat Dec 24 2016
![Yair Golan: The Israeli general who compared the Jewish State to Nazi-era Germany Yair Golan: The Israeli general who compared the Jewish State to Nazi-era Germany](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462762587_Yair.jpg)
Yair Golan: The Israeli general who compared the Jewish State to Nazi-era Germany
The Washington Posts' Jerusalem bureau chief William Booth says General Yair Golan is either an idiot or a fool, but maybe something of a hero, too.
Mon May 09 2016
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Israeli air planes strike in Gaza Strip after rocket
Israeli air planes struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip, witnesses and the army said early Saturday, hours after a rocket from the Palestinian enclave hit the Jewish state.
Sat Dec 20 2014
![A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41383780767_295x200.jpg)
A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis
A minority in Israel look back fondly on the former Palestinian leader -- who died 10 years ago this week -- as the man who dared to sign an peace accord with the Jewish state.
Sun Nov 09 2014
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More than 10,000 gather at 'Save the Children of Gaza' rally
Malaysians of various races join hands at the 'Save the Children of Gaza' peaceful rally to protest the Jewish state's violence against Palestinians in Gaza.
Sat Aug 02 2014
![Erdogan accuses Israel of seeking 'systematic genocide' in Gaza Erdogan accuses Israel of seeking 'systematic genocide' in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/51405607703_295x200.jpg)
Erdogan accuses Israel of seeking 'systematic genocide' in Gaza
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday launched his most bitter attack yet against Israel accusing the Jewish State of seeking a 'systematic genocide'.
Thu Jul 17 2014
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Israel vows no let-up, Hamas defiant, as Gaza toll increases
Israel pounded Gaza for a fifth day Saturday with air strikes and artillery, killing 22 Palestinians as Hamas defiantly kept up its rocket fire into the Jewish state.
Sat Jul 12 2014
![Hamas commits to finding truce, wants blockade lifted Hamas commits to finding truce, wants blockade lifted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/81353379317_295x200.jpg)
Hamas commits to finding truce, wants blockade lifted
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said his movement is committed to efforts to secure a truce with Israel, but insisted the Jewish state must lift its six-year blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Tue Nov 20 2012