Arab-Israeli Conflict

Israeli and Kurd flags flown in a demonstration. (Gili Yaari/Flash 90)

Iraqi lawmakers outlaw Israeli flags, ‘Zionist’ symbols

The Iraqi parliament bans public displays of ‘Zionist’ symbols weeks after Kurdish independence referendum saw Israeli flag appear during rallies; sudden move likely attributed to Israel’s open solidarity with Kurds and support for their independence.
October 31, 2017
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US: Hamas must disarm to join Palestinian government

Echoing Israel's position, US special Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt told Hamas that to participate in Palestinian rule it must renounce violence and commit to peaceful negotiations with Israel.
October 19, 2017
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WATCH: Will Israel and Syria go to war?

Israeli security cabinet member Naftali Bennett discusses military options against Syria in the wake of Israel's retaliatory strike near Damascus on Monday.
October 18, 2017