Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised the issue during a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose agency no longer says the territory is “occupied.”
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Hectored by Netanyahu, Israeli Arabs Could Have the Last Laugh
The Israeli prime minister’s anti-Arab provocations have helped him win elections in the past. This time they might backfire.
Why Is Israel’s Justice Minister in an Ad for ‘Fascism’ Perfume?
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked adopted the arch irony of internet trolls in a provocative ad before Israel’s elections. Critics called it too serious a subject to joke about.
West Bank Attack Raises Tensions as Israeli Elections Approach
A Palestinian killed an Israeli soldier and a civilian. The assault quickly became fodder in a heated election campaign.
Gantz, Netanyahu’s Challenger, Faces Lurid Questions After Iran Hacked His Phone
The former army chief with the best chance to unseat the prime minister in April’s election is suddenly on the defensive, and not about the issues.
After Rockets Are Fired at Tel Aviv, Israel and Hamas Quickly Pull Back
The Israeli military said the rocket fire had been a mistake. A Hamas official blamed rogue militants. Either way, both sides worked to restore calm.
Israel Strikes After Rockets Are Fired From Gaza to Tel Aviv
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad denied responsibility. The Israeli military struck back at Gaza early Friday.
Netanyahu-Trump Partnership Is Stronger Than Ever. Are These Its Final Days?
The relationship has no precedent in their countries’ history, with deep parallels in their politics and struggles with scandal. But as an Israeli election approaches, is this the last hurrah?
Trump Envoy to Middle East Lashes Out at Palestinian Authority
The envoy, Jason D. Greenblatt, accused Palestinian leaders of offering “a reward system” for terrorists amid a dispute over tax payments withheld by Israel.
Clash Over Israeli Settlements Has a New Front: A Delayed U.N. Report
Israel and its backers applauded the U.N.’s human rights commissioner for postponing the release of a database of companies that do business in the West Bank, while human rights groups were outraged.