Palestinians – Page 169 – Boise Chronicle

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West Bank Attack Raises Tensions as Israeli Elections Approach

March 17, 2019March 18, 2019ISABEL KERSHNERComments Off

A Palestinian killed an Israeli soldier and a civilian. The assault quickly became fodder in a heated election campaign.

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Israel Strikes After Rockets Are Fired From Gaza to Tel Aviv

March 14, 2019March 15, 2019DAVID M. HALBFINGERComments Off

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad denied responsibility. The Israeli military struck back at Gaza early Friday.

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Trump Envoy to Middle East Lashes Out at Palestinian Authority

March 8, 2019March 11, 2019MICHAEL SCHWIRTZComments Off

The envoy, Jason D. Greenblatt, accused Palestinian leaders of offering “a reward system” for terrorists amid a dispute over tax payments withheld by Israel.

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Clash Over Israeli Settlements Has a New Front: A Delayed U.N. Report

March 5, 2019March 6, 2019NICK CUMMING-BRUCEComments Off

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.

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Israelis May Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza Protests, U.N. Says

February 28, 2019March 1, 2019NICK CUMMING-BRUCEComments Off

Investigators said Israeli security forces killed 189 Palestinians and wounded thousands during protests last year, including children and people with disabilities.

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Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan

February 27, 2019BEN HUBBARDComments Off

The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.

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Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan

February 27, 2019BEN HUBBARDComments Off

The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.