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OFF THE MAP

Israel Posts Image Showing Palestinian Territories as Israel

The social media image was quickly deleted.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘RAMAT TRUMP’

Israel Names Golan Heights Settlement After President Trump

Most of the international community does not recognize Israel's sovereignty over the area.

Audrey McNamara

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CONTROVERSY

John Oliver Exposes the Insanity of Jared’s Gift to Israel

It was ‘a willfully provocative move with a finishing touch that is pure Trump,’ cracked the late-night comic.

Marlow Stern

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CLIFF NOTES

Trump Admits Golan Heights Move Was a Snap Decision

The president says he made the controversial decision to recognize Israel’s 1981 annexation of the territory after a “quick” history lesson.

Audrey McNamara

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REWRITING HISTORY

U.S. to Redraw Maps to Show Golan Heights as Part of Israel

Maps to be reissued after Trump’s controversial decision.

Jamie Ross

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NOT SO FAST

Syria Vows to Take Back Golan Heights After Trump Tweet

Promises to regain Israeli-occupied territory in move that caught everyone off-guard.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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MORE WAR

Israeli Military Claims It Shot Down Rocket Near Syria

It's unclear where the rocket was launched from.

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RED LINES

Trump and Putin Promised Israel Security. Someone Tell Iran.

Trump and Putin suggested in Helsinki they’re working to assure Israel’s security, but Iran hasn’t gotten the message.

Neri Zilber

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50 SHADES OF BLACK

How Israel Plays Syria’s Civil War

After half a decade sitting out the conflagration across its border, is Israel about to pick a side?

Neri Zilber

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MUTUAL ASSURED DESTRUCTION

Inside the Israel-Hezbollah Cold War

The threat of devastation on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon conflict is now enormous. Does that mean no more wars?

Neri Zilber

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Betrayal

Israel’s Ties to Syria Rebels Get Messy

Israel may have good reasons to help Syrian rebels, but do those rebels include an al Qaeda affiliate? And are they about to slaughter relatives of Israel’s Druze minority?

Shira Rubin

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