Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Opening of Rafah crossing is just the start of a massive undertaking to rebuild Gaza
Gaza's key border crossing with Egypt opened briefly for the first time in a year. Only a handful Palestinians were able to leave, but it's an important step in an undertaking to rebuild Gaza.
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Two friends, an Israeli and a Palestinian, believe peace is possible after war
A Palestinian man and his Israeli friend are dedicating themselves to a peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of the devastating war in Gaza.
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Rubio faces Senate scrutiny as he defends Venezuela policy
At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since Nicolas Maduro was seized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela's adminstration.
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Activists fear U.S. visa restrictions for Palestinians will hurt diplomacy
Palestinians can no longer apply for a U.S. visa with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority — another sign, they say, that the Trump administration is sidelining Palestinians.
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An Israeli tech investor reflects on the war in Gaza
Many Palestinians are skeptical of President Trump's peacemaking efforts as they try to emerge from Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza. But Israeli business leaders like what they hear.
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Countries invited to join Trump's Board of Peace react with apprehension
President Trump has invited scores of nations to join his Board of Peace, but so far the reaction has been tentative.
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Trump promised a Gaza endgame. Palestinians say they are still living the war
Three months after Trump's Gaza plan, Palestinians say the war is still not over and no international force has arrived.
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Venezuela raid may have ripple effects in Mideast
Israel hopes the arrest of Maduro will be another pressure point on Iran and Hezbollah.
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Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, sparking outcry
Israel has told dozens of aid groups they can no longer operate in Gaza.
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Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
Israel's prime minister met President Trump at the White House Monday to discuss next steps in the peace plan with Gaza and across the region.
