Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, said in August that European Jews were persecuted for what he said were their predatory lending practices, not their religion.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
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Palestinian Kills Israeli in Tel Aviv, a Day After West Bank Violence
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Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Will Set Off More Showdowns. But When?
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What’s Next for Israel After Judicial Overhaul Vote
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Israeli Reservists Threaten to Quit Over Judicial Overhaul
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Netanyahu Scores Another Victory, but at What Price?
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Israel’s Identity Hangs in the Balance Over a Judicial Overhaul
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