World leaders converged in Jerusalem to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
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Hague Prosecutor Ready to Investigate Israel, if Assured of Jurisdiction
Palestinians welcomed the announcement, while Israeli officials erupted in anger.
Suicide Bombers Hit Hamas Police Checkpoints in Gaza
At least three police officers were killed and three civilians wounded, security officials said. Hamas declared a state of emergency.
Israel Begins Tearing Down Palestinian Housing on Edge of East Jerusalem
The first of 10 mostly unfinished apartment buildings in a Palestinian area was razed, an act that Palestinian officials condemned as “ethnic cleansing.”
Palestinian Leader Abbas Brushes Off Trump Plan for Investment
Mahmoud Abbas said a political solution was a higher priority than the economy.
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Has Right to Annex Parts of West Bank
Ambassador David M. Friedman opened the door to American acceptance of Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank, a move that would violate international law.
New Palestinian Premier Warns of a ‘Very Hot Summer’
The Palestinian Authority could collapse if a financial standoff with Israel is not resolved, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh says in an interview.
Palestinian Government Resigns, With No Clear Replacement
The move reflects the failure of efforts to reunite the West Bank, where the government is based, and the Gaza Strip, controlled by the militant group Hamas.
Tensions Ease in Gaza, Allowing Money and Fuel to Roll In
But the relaxation of the embargo presents risks for the leaders of both Israel and Hamas, and it has been denounced by the Palestinian Authority.