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Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

© Afif Amireh for The New York Times

The Israeli military has held part of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, since January of last year.
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Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.

© Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, last week.
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The 15-Hour Fight With Iran Showed the Bind Israel Is In

As it braces for a possible U.S.-Iranian peace deal, Israel now knows that if it responds forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah, Iran may strike Israel with missiles.

© Pool photo by Ronen Zvulun

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Jerusalem in March.
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