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Palestinians protesting on the fence with Israel during the 22nd Friday of the Great Return March, August 24, 2018. (Abed Rahim Khatib/ Flash90)

Why Gaza’s status quo is unlikely to change

In Gaza, despite Hamas’ pacification, a shift to nonviolent protests, and UN warnings of collapse, Israel shows little intention of lifting the blockade. By Tareq Baconi Ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas appear to be progressing, following an increase in hostilities in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks. Hamas and Islamic Jihad have agreed to…

By +972 Magazine November 2, 2018

Police cordon off area after a Palestinian man rams digger into a public bus in Jerusalem. (photo: Activestills.org)

Jerusalem terrorist attacks leave one Israeli dead; Israel, Hamas agree to 72-hour truce

Two terrorist attacks left one Israeli dead and several wounded in Jerusalem on Monday. The first attack, which took place around 1:30 p.m., occurred after a man driving a digger used his vehicle to flip over a public bus, killing one and wounding five others. Just several hours later, a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on…

By Edo Konrad August 5, 2014