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SACRED RIVERS: Jordan River, Jesus’ baptism site, is today barely a trickle

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series by The Associated Press looking at challenges that ... Read more

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In West Bank, Biden embraces ‘two states for two peoples’

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — President Joe Biden, visiting the West Bank on Friday, restated his continued support ... Read more

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Amnesty joins rights groups in accusing Israel of apartheid

JERUSALEM (AP) — Amnesty International said Tuesday that Israel has maintained “a system of oppression and domination” over ... Read more

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Palestinians, Israel police clash at Al-Aqsa mosque; 53 hurt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police late Friday at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a major ... Read more

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Pompeo is 1st top US diplomat to visit an Israeli settlement

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday became the first top American diplomat to ... Read more

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Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's agreement to establish diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates marks a watershed moment ... Read more

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President Trump says UAE to open diplomatic ties with Israel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and ... Read more

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Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to carry out his pledge to begin annexing ... Read more

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Israel postpones move to annex large parts of West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has postponed a move to annex large parts of the West Bank, a government ... Read more

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Tlaib declines to visit West Bank, citing Israeli conditions

JERUSALEM (AP) — Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Friday she would not visit her grandmother in the occupied ... Read more