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Ultra-orthodox Jewish men praying.

Ultraorthodox men create chaos on plane over women

Ultraorthodox Jewish men are disrupting El Al flights, causing the carrier to be criticised for allowing it.

More than 2.5-million Syrians had fled across the country’s borders and 6.5-million were internally displaced at the end of last year

Any place but home for record number of people

The annual global trends report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) paints a very bleak picture.

The Israeli military said it struck 1 500 targets during the offensive

Hamas cry of victory rings hollow for battered civilians

Three weeks later, Gaza City has almost returned to what passes for normal in this overcrowded, impoverished and war-ravaged strip of land.

A reference to the ‘fact’ that Israeli settlements on the West Bank are not illegal will cause readers to stop reading on the basis that the rest of the article is simply predictable, says M&G comment editor Shaun de Waal. (AFP)

Jerusalem settlement plans threaten Palestinian state

Despite its prosaic name, E1 has the potential to kill off hopes for a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, say opponents.

Thousands of people are fleeing two areas of northern Gaza after Israel warned of large-scale bombing campaign.

Risks of Gaza incursion immense

In Gaza, the emergence of militant organisations beyond the control of the ruling Hamas make the consequences of Israel’s operation unpredictable.

The development of Ariel college on the West Bank is a clear reflection of Israel’s intention to stay put.

Middle East crisis: Hope fades for two-state solution

Israel’s continuing developments on the West Bank imperil Obama’s model for peace in the Middle East.

The Zata’ari refugee camp

Syrians struggle in cramped Jordanian refugee camp

The Zata’ari refugee camp, opened by the Jordanian government to house 500 people, has swollen to a population of more than 26 000.

US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and Israel’s Kadima party leader Shaul Mofaz pose for photographers during a meeting in Jerusalem.
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Romney ‘would back Israeli strike against Iran’

An aide to Mitt Romney says the US presidential candidate is wooing Israeli support by promising to back any attack on Iran by Israel.

Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara will work to repatriate Ivorians from Israel

Israel red-carded over detention orders

A former member of the Palestinian national football team remains on hunger strike over his imprisonment by Israel without charge, or trial.

Binyamin Netanyahu.

African migrants rile Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has stoked a volatile debate about refugees and migrant workers from Africa.

While it is immunising its citizens against Covid-19 at an unrivalled rate, the Israeli government is not doing anything to vaccinate millions of Palestinians living under its military occupation.

Netanyahu: African refugees threaten Israel’s identity, security

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked furious debate over refugees and migrant workers from Africa, claiming they threaten the nation’s security.

Termination of gas supply fans fires in Middle East

Termination of gas supply fans fires in Middle East

Governments of both Egypt and Israel have been trying to prevent a political crisis since Egypt cancelled a contract to supply Israel with gas.

Israel demands immediate effect of Iran sanctions

Israel says an EU embargo on Iranian oil and additional sanctions — due to take effect from July — should begin now.

Hardliners in West Bank standoff

Hardliners in West Bank standoff

A house in the occupied territory has becoming yet another source of dispute in this conflicted area between Israel and Palestine.

Hamas distances itself from Iran-Israeli tensions

Hamas will not do Iran’s bidding in any war with Israel, according to senior figures within the militant Islamic group.

Hopeful runner flies a proud flag for Palestinians

Farra will be one of a four-strong Palestinian team eligible to compete in the Olympics under rules that exempt developing nations from qualifying.

Israel arrests yet another top Hamas official

An Israeli military court has ordered the speaker of the Palestinian legislative body to be jailed for six months without trial.

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to step down

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to step down

Khaled Meshaal, the political leader of the Palestinian Islamist party Hamas, is expected to retire at upcoming leadership elections.

Peres blasts Israeli extremists as tensions escalate

Peres blasts Israeli extremists as tensions escalate

Israel’s president says the country’s ultra-orthodox minority is threatening national values, following attacks on "immodestly dressed" schoolgirls.

Israel moves West Bank Bedouins

About 20 Bedouin communities between Jerusalem and Jericho are to be forcibly relocated from the land on which they have lived for 60 years.