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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Two Peoples, Divided

Unable to achieve peace, Israelis and Palestinians pull apart.

Full Package | Line of Separation

Palestinians say new U.S. approach imperils peace
JERUSALEM -- Palestinian officials on Sunday criticized the United States for what one called "backpedaling" on demands that Israel stop settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, saying the Obama administration's change of approach on the issue damaged the likelihood of a peace agreement.
 

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Jordan Valley may be hurdle in peace talks: Israelis, Palestinians each stake claim to section of West Bank (Post, November 2, 2009)
 
Israel putting forth 'unprecedented' concessions, Clinton says: But Palestinians reject Netanyahu's offer on settlements (Post, November 1, 2009)
 
U.N. Panel Backs Gaza Report: Rights Council's Vote Decried by Israelis, Hailed by Palestinians (Post, October 17, 2009)
 
Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Fighters in Gaza: Military Says Islamic Jihad Members Were About to Fire Rockets Across Border (Post, September 26, 2009)
 
Envoy's Mideast Trip Ends Without Accord (Post, September 19, 2009)
 
Israeli Cites Differences With U.S. on Peace Talks (Post, September 14, 2009)
 
Israel, Jordan Find Accord in Finding New Water Supplies: Controversial Projects Include Network Linking the Dead Sea and the Red Sea (Post, September 5, 2009)
 
Momentum Slows for Israel's Barrier: Cost, Legal Concerns and a Drop in Violence May Leave Controversial Project Unfinished (Post, August 20, 2009)
 
Netanyahu's Defiance of U.S. Resonates at Home: Polls Show Resistance to Settlement Freeze (Post, August 19, 2009)
 
Police Urge Indictment Of Israel's Lieberman (Post, August 3, 2009)
 
Nonmilitary Actions Can Deter Iran, Gates Says: Barak Expresses Israeli Skepticism (Post, July 28, 2009)
 
Netanyahu Upholds Plan To Build in E. Jerusalem (Post, July 20, 2009)
 
Britain Cuts Some Arms Exports To Israel Over Conduct in Gaza: Revocation Follows Government Examination of War Against Hamas (Post, July 14, 2009)
 
Israel Doubts Unrest Will Transform Iran: Nuclear Work, Aid to Militants Unchanged (Post, June 26, 2009)
 
Netanyahu Backs 2-State Goal: Endorsement Comes With Prerequisites for Palestinians (Post, June 15, 2009)
 
Coastal Israeli City Offers Glimpse Into Deep-Seated Divide: Plan to House Jews in Arab Sector Of Jaffa Seen as Threat to Coexistence (Post, May 26, 2009)
 
Construction to Continue in Israeli Settlements (Post, May 25, 2009)
 
Pope Trod Own Path in Mideast: Unlike John Paul II, Benedict Found the Going Rough at Times (Post, May 16, 2009)
 
Thousands Greet Pope in Nazareth: Mass Serves as Boisterous Finale to Pontiff's Eight-Day Tour of the Middle East (Post, May 15, 2009)
 
Israelis Criticize Pope For Holocaust Remarks (Post, May 13, 2009)
 
Nazareth Hopes Pope's Visit Will Boost Tourism (Post, May 4, 2009)
 
Israel Puts Iran Issue Ahead of Palestinians: Shift on One Tied to Progress on Other (Post, April 22, 2009)
 
U.S.-Israel Divide Emerges On Palestinian Peace Talks (Post, April 17, 2009)
 
Young Settler Killed In West Bank Attack (Post, April 3, 2009)
 
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