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Israel hospitalizes hunger striker

Israel hospitalizes hunger strikerIsrael on Tuesday hospitalized a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike, his lawyer said.

Official: Hamas willing to close down tunnels

Official: Hamas willing to close down tunnelsThe Hamas government in Gaza is willing to close down all smuggling tunnels under the Egyptian border once a commercial crossing opens, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.

Israeli forces shoot teen near Ramallah

Israeli forces shoot teen near RamallahIsraeli forces on Tuesday shot and injured a Palestinian teenager in Jalazoun refugee camp near Ramallah, witnesses and the Israeli army said

Kerry to help seal $2.1bn Raytheon defense deal with Oman

Kerry to help seal $2.1bn Raytheon defense deal with OmanThe U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to help seal a $2.1 billion defense deal during his visit to Oman, where he is due to arrive today, officials said.

20 children among the dead in Oklahoma

20 children among the dead in OklahomaAt least 51 people were killed, including 20 children, after a massive tornado roared through Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, flattening entire neighborhoods and crushing two elementary schools.

John Kerry Begins Tour to Middle East

John Kerry Begins Tour to Middle EastOn Tuesday 21st May, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry starts today his tour to the Middle East. He will visit Oman, Jordan and then he will travel to Palestine and Israel.

Israel allows Gaza families to visit relatives in jail

Israel allows Gaza families to visit relatives in jailEighty-seven family members were allowed to visit their loved ones in Nafha prison after receiving permission from Israel to cross via Beit Hanoun, the Red Cross said Monday

Israel to demolish car dealership in Jerusalem

Israel to demolish car dealership in JerusalemIsraeli bulldozers demolished a car dealership in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem and an apartment in Shufat refugee camp allegedly built without a permit, residents said.

Report: 4 killed in Beersheba bank robbery

Report: 4 killed in Beersheba bank robberyFour people were killed and several others injured during a suspected bank robbery in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Monday, Israeli media reported.

Livni Urges PA, Israeli Government to Resume Peace Talks Based on 2-State Solution

Livni Urges PA, Israeli Government to Resume Peace Talks Based on 2-State SolutionOn Tuesday, May 21st, Hebrew-language sources said that the Israel's Justice Minister Tzipi Livni urged the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli government to resume direct peace talks in order to achieve a settlement that is based on the two-state solution.