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    China’s ambassador to Israel found dead

    The Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv. Israeli Police said the ambassador's death was believed to be from natural causes. Du Wei, 58, was appointed envoy in February in the midst of the

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  • PoliticsAOL

    Donald Trump unveils two-state peace plan for Middle East

    US president Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem. He declared it a "win-win" opportunity for both Israel and

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  • NewsAOL

    Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud and bribery

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been charged in a series of corruption cases, throwing the country's paralysed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power. Capping a

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    Israeli PM’s wife sentenced for misusing state funds

    The wife of Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been fined more than $15,000 (£11,931) for misusing state funds. Sara Netanyahu was sentenced by a Jerusalem magistrates' court on Sunday after she agreed to a plea bargain that

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  • ScienceAOL

    Archaeologists uncover 400,000-year-old early human 'tool kit' inside cave

    Tel Aviv University researchers find 400,000-year-old sharp utensils with specific functions. The 'recycled' tools were then used with precision to perform specific tasks involved in the processing of animal products and vegetal

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  • EntertainmentAOL

    Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a ‘total prostitute’ over Israel performance

    Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has called Madonna a "total prostitute" for performing at Eurovision. Gillespie has strongly criticised the US singer for choosing to perform in Tel Aviv, saying her choice helps to

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  • PoliticsAOL

    Donald Trump confuses Jewish people with Israelis during speech

    President Donald Trump spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his speech he referred to the crowd of Jewish Republicans as Israelites multiple times. Additionally, Trump criticised American lawmakers for not serving

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