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Israeli Commission Finds Flotilla Raid Legal; Turkey Rejects Decision

In a report released by a special commission of inquiry, Israel has found that the raid on a flotilla of aid-carrying ships that resulted in the death of 8 Palestinians and 1 Palestinian-American was legal under international law. The commission … Continue reading

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U.S.-Israeli Settlement Negotiations Break Down

The United States has decided to terminate ongoing settlement negotiations with Israel.  Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been working on a 90-day Israeli settlement freeze in an effort to aid the peace process … Continue reading

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