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 5 die in suicide blast  Map of Netanya Israel| A Palestinian bomber has killed 5 and injured dozens in the coastal town of Netanya at the Sharon shopping center | |
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| Dec.7 |
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Palestinian activist killed
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| Dec.8 |
 Iran |
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 Ahmadinejad: Move Israel to Europe| Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has expressed doubt that the Holocaust occurred | |
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| Dec.9 |
 Syria |
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 Hamas to end truce with Israel The political leader of the group will not renew its informal ceasefire with Israel that expires at the end of year
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| Dec.14 |
Iran |
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 President Ahmadinejad: Holocaust a 'myth' Iranian President has suggested that Israel be moved to Europe, the United States, Canada or Alaska
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Fatah splits before key election A dispute within the ruling party has led to a rival faction submitting its own list of candidates
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| Dec.18 |
Jerusalem |
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 Sharon hospitalized after mild stroke| Israeli Prime Minister was expected to remain in the hospital briefly for observation. He had difficulty speaking | |
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| Dec.19 |
Jerusalem |
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 Doctor: Sharon to make full recovery Israeli Prime Minister was expected to be released from the hospital and fully recover after a mild weekend stroke
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 Likud picked Netanyahu as its new leader| Likud Party picked the former Prime Minister, setting the stage for him to run against Sharon in March | |
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| Dec.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon leaves hospital A grinning 77-year-old Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon walked out of a hospital
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| Dec.21 |
Jerusalem |
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Palestinian elections threatened Elections have been plunged into crisis after Israel decided to prevent Palestinians in Jerusalem from voting
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| Dec.22 |
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 Muslim leader calls Holocaust a 'myth' The leader of Muslim Brotherhood slammed Western governments for criticizing disclaimers of the Jewish genocide
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| Dec.24 |
West Bank |
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Qurei not to run in key election Veteran Palestinian politician will not stand in elections despite resigning as prime minister to be a candidate
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Holiday spirit returns to Bethlehem Thousands of tourists flocked for Christmas Eve celebrations, bringing a long-missing sense of holiday cheer
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| Dec.25 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel reconsiders Jerusalem vote Israel is reconsidering its decision to prevent residents of East Jerusalem voting in Palestinian parliamentary elections
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Sharon orders Gaza security zone Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the army to enforce a no-go zone for Palestinians to end rocket attacks
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| Dec.26 |
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Sharon to undergo heart procedure Prime Minister will undergo a catheterization procedure in the next 2-3 weeks to repair a small hole in his heart
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| Dec.27 |
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Gunmen storm offices Palestinian gunmen have stormed election offices in the town of Khan Younis ahead of the parliamentary poll
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| Dec.28 |
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Israel bombards no-go zone| Israel has shelled a newly declared buffer zone, soon after warning Palestinians they could be shot if they entered it | |
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| Dec.29 |
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Suicide bombing kills 3 The explosion at a checkpoint southeast of Tulkarem killed 1 Israeli soldier and 2 Palestinians
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  Al Qaeda claims Israel attack link Al Qaeda in Iraq has posted on Web sites a statement claiming responsibility for firing missiles from Lebanon
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| Dec.30 |
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Palestinians close border crossing Palestinian police protest prompted the departure of EU monitors for safety reasons
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 British hostages freed, say Palestinians Kate Burton, a 25-year-old worker for the Palestinian rights group, and her visiting parents
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| Dec.31 |
Gaza |
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Ex-hostage vows to stay in Gaza A British rights activist Kate Burton has vowed to continue her work in the region despite her 2-day ordeal
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