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Palestinian attacker shot; Israel and Hamas exchange fire

Israeli police say a Palestinian attacker in Jerusalem stabbed a man on a bus with a screw driver before he was shot by a bystander

The Independent UK

Brickbat: The Ugly American

A U.S. Secret Service agent was sent home early from Israel after being detained by police in Jerusalem after a woman claimed he assaulted her. The agent and a colleague were reportedly drinking at a bar and became loud and rowdy. The woman claimed she told them they were behaving…

Reason

'Trump years with a smile': Palestinians reject Biden trip

Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - After hearing Joe Biden identify Jerusalem as Israel's capital and concede a two-state solution seemed "far away", one Palestinian official gave a blunt assessment of the US president's visit to the region.

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‘A Jerusalem for everyone’: was the 2012 Olympics the last gasp of liberal Britain?

Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the London games was meant to be a celebration of Britain’s diverse history and its open-minded values. Ten years later, it seems more like a requiem

The Guardian - UK

Israel hits Gaza 'military site' after rocket fire: army

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli warplanes struck a weapons manufacturing facility in the Gaza Strip early Saturday, the military said, after rocket fire against Israeli territory.

AFP

Ashgill athlete Dean Patterson wins Under-18 European Championships bronze

Glasgow School of Sport pupil Dean represented GB at the tournament in Jerusalem

Daily Record

Biden endorses Palestinian state but admits it’s ‘far away’

JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Friday endorsed an independent Palestinian state, although he conceded that such a historic development was “far away” and acknowledged the despair of the Palestinian people long frustrated in their fight for equal rights.

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Biden: Two-state solution along 1967 lines is best way to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The U.S. president's comments in Bethlehem were seen as a win for the Palestinians.

Axios

Biden takes off on historic flight to Saudi Arabia

Aboard Air Force One (AFP) - President Joe Biden departed Tel Aviv on Friday aboard a historic direct flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia, the latest stop on his first Middle East tour as US leader.

AFP

In West Bank, Biden says Palestinians need to see 'political horizon'

Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - US President Joe Biden said during a trip to the occupied West Bank on Friday that Palestinians need to see a path towards statehood, even if hopes for a peace process with Israel remain bleak.

AFP

Joe Biden greeted by protests during brief visit to Palestine

US president promises $300m in aid amid anger in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem at sidelining of quest for Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

Biden meets Palestinian leader ahead of Saudi visit

Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - US President Joe Biden met Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in the occupied West Bank on Friday for talks expected to focus on economic measures without striking any major diplomatic breakthrough.

AFP

Biden pledges $100 million for Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services.

Reuters

The Latest: Pro-Palestinian rally gathers near Biden route

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered in east Jerusalem ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to a nearby hospital

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Reuters

Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler.

The Independent UK

Biden heads to West Bank, with little to offer Palestinians

President Joe Biden will visit Palestinian leaders in the West Bank on Friday, at a moment when there's little chance of reviving peace talks with Israel

AFP

Biden to meet Palestinian leaders ahead of Saudi visit

Jerusalem (AFP) - US President Joe Biden will meet Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in the occupied West Bank on Friday, with talks expected to focus on economic measures but without striking any major diplomatic breakthrough.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Palestinians feel increasingly disillusioned by Biden’s approach

JERUSALEM — The short ride that takes President Joe Biden from Jerusalem to Bethlehem passes an enormous mural of a smiling woman, wearing a flak jacket, yellow paint giving highlights to her chestnut hair.

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit

President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder

AFP

Biden talks joint investment with Israel, India, UAE

Jerusalem (AFP) - US President Joe Biden held joint investment talks Thursday with Israel, India and the United Arab Emirates, as Washington seeks to counter the global reach of China.

Los Angeles Times

Biden won't commit to confronting Saudi Arabia over journalist's murder

JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Thursday would not commit to confronting the leaders of Saudi Arabia over the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he travels to the kingdom later this week .

AFP

US vows to use all means to stop Iran nuclear bomb in new Israel pact

Jerusalem (AFP) - The US and Israel signed a new security pact Thursday reinforcing their common front against Iran, as President Joe Biden vowed to use "all" American power to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Conflict Over East Jerusalem Consulate Sparks Controversy with Biden’s Arrival

Statements by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about serious talks to open the US Consulate in East Jerusalem sparked controversy, forcing White House Spokesman John Kirby to deny the information, saying that there was “no change in US policy regarding a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.” Kirby added that the…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Biden, Israeli PM Lapid, meet in Jerusalem

President Joe Biden is meeting in Jerusalem with Israel’s prime minister, Yair Lapid

Al Jazeera

US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration

US President Biden and Israeli PM Lapid sign joint declaration during meeting in Jerusalem.

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