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June 02, 2014
New Palestinian Unity Government Sworn In

Rival political factions, Hamas and Fatah, reach reconciliation deal
May 28, 2014
PLO's 50th Anniversary Subdued

Opinion polls show many Palestinians are disillusioned with their political leaders
May 28, 2014
Low-key 50th Anniversary For PLO

The Palestine Liberation Organization is marking the anniversary of its founding 50 years ago, but any celebrations are subdued. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from the al-Amari refugee camp, near Ramallah.
May 26, 2014
Pope Francis Meets Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Leaders

Pope Francis is completing his trip to the Middle East with a series of meetings with religious and political leaders in Israel. VOA's Scott Bobb reports from Jerusalem.
May 26, 2014
Pope Invites Muslim, Jewish Leaders to Vatican

Francis meets Israel's Prime Minister, President as he wraps up three-day Middle East trip
May 25, 2014
Pope Backs Two-State Solution in Palestine-Israel Conflict

Pope Francis has expressed support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict on the second day of his three-day visit to the Holy Land. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from our bureau in Jerusalem.
May 23, 2014
Pope's Israel Visit to Highlight Interfaith Dialogue

Pope Francis is to visit the Holy Land for the first time since he became head of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013. In addition to stops in Jordan and Bethlehem, the Pontiff is to visit Jerusalem, one of Christianity’s holiest sites. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports.
May 23, 2014
Pope Francis Prepares for Holy Land Visit

The pope will visit Jordan, Palestine and Israel on the three-day trip
May 21, 2014
Pope’s Israel Visit to Highlight Inter-Faith Dialogue

Pope Francis is to visit the Holy Land for the first time since he became head of the Roman Catholic Church 14 months ago (MARCH 2013). In addition to stops in Jordan and Bethlehem, the Pontiff is to visit Jerusalem, one of Christianity’s holiest sites. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports.
May 21, 2014
Pope’s Israel Visit to Highlight Interfaith Dialogue

Pope Francis visits the Holy Land beginning May 24, on his second trip since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church last year; visit to include talks with Patriarch Bartholomew I
May 19, 2014
Pope Francis to Visit Holy Land

On his second trip since becoming leader of Catholic Church, pontiff's first stop is in Jordan to visit a place at Jordan River where many Catholics believe Jesus was baptized and began his ministry
May 19, 2014
Pope Francis to Visit Holy Land

Pope Francis visits the Holy Land beginning this Saturday, May 24, on his second trip since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church last year. His first stop is in Jordan, where he will visit the place many Catholics believe Jesus was baptized. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Bethany, on the Jordan River.
April 03, 2014
First Factory Opens in West Bank Industrial Zone

Spring Tissues is first paper product plant in history of Bethlehem and first company to open in a new industrial zone set up by Palestinian Authority
April 03, 2014
First Factory Opens in West Bank Industrial Zone

A new factory has opened in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. It is the first paper product plant in the history of the ancient city and the first company to open in a new industrial zone set up by the Palestinian Authority. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports.
March 31, 2014
Deal in the Works to Possibly Extend Mideast Talks

Under proposed deal, convicted spy Jonathan Pollard would be released before Jewish holiday of Passover, which begins in mid-April
March 31, 2014
Israeli Court Convicts Olmert in Bribery Case

Charges against former prime minister related to construction of Holyland housing project in Jerusalem
March 27, 2014
Obama, Saudi King to Discuss Syria, Iran

President's visit to Saudi Arabia comes amid growing strains in relations and rifts among Mideast nations due to widening conflict in Syria, turmoil in Egypt, and Iran's nuclear program
March 26, 2014
African Asylum Seekers in Limbo at Israeli Detention Center

Migrants, mostly from Sudan, Eritrea, say they fled repression in home countries, but Israeli government says they are in Israel mainly looking for work
March 26, 2014
African Asylum Seekers in Limbo at Israeli Detention Center

The Israeli Supreme Court is due to begin hearings April 1 on a controversial law that has allowed the government to detain thousands of African migrants who are seeking political asylum. The migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, say they fled repression in their home countries, but the Israeli government says they are merely looking for work. VOA’s Scott Bobb visited the detention center in Holot, near Israel’s border with Egypt, and has this report.
March 13, 2014
Israeli Hospital Treats Wounded Syrians

More than 700 Syrian wounded have been treated in Israel, according to the government, many at a military field hospital in the Golan Heights

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