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State Deparment Photo by Michael Gross Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PA President Mahmoud Abbas, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell and U.S. Secretary Hillary Clinton meeting on September 2, 2010 * Netanyahu: I call on President Abbas to continue talks * Notable increase in attacks against Israelis; pregnant woman shot * TV networks see settlers’ building as “publicity stunt”

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Settlements should be discussed, but in negotiations, says Israeli spokesmanNetanyahu seeks framework peace deal within 12 monthsIsrael: We continued talking despite rocket attacks and shootingsHamas urges Arab League to reject continuation of parley

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“Just do it,” he urges Abbas. “Recognize Jewish homeland” Netanyahu says agreement if leaders are flexible and creative Security at heart of negotiations, he declares

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Yom Kippur War Marks 37th Anniversary of War Jews in Israel and around the world are preparing for the upcoming High Holy days, which begin Wednesday night Sept. 8 with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah and culminate at the beginning of October. In Israel, it is a time for celebration but also a time to reflect on attacks that terrorists have carried out in the past to coincide with the holidays.

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The Palestinian Authority and its leaders have still never specifically recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Doing so would be an important confidence-building measure, as would ending the culture of hate toward the Jewish state promoted in the territories. Continue Reading »

Israel Provides Humanitarian Aid to GazaIsrael Provides Humanitarian Aid to West BankAs the world plans to commemorate the United Nation’s World Humanitarian Day Thursday (Aug. 19), Israel continues to stand at the forefront of global relief efforts. The UN on Dec. 11, 2008 selected Aug. 19 to honor victims who lost their lives while providing humanitarian assistance.[1]

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