Chemi Shalev

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As the U.S. moved its embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers were killing unarmed protesters in Gaza.

Diplomacy in Jerusalem, death in Gaza

As the U.S. moved its embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers were killing unarmed protesters in Gaza.

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Donald Trump and his campaign have been trying to explain what he really meant by statements he made at a rally this week.

Trump's Second Amendment comment and recent Israeli history

Donald Trump and his campaign have been trying to explain what he really meant by statements he made at a rally this week.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named Avigdor Lieberman to be Defense Minister -- the second-highest post in the government of Israel.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named Avigdor Lieberman to be Defense Minister -- the second-highest post in the government of Israel.

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