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United Nations Hostages: 43 UN Peacekeeping Personnel Held By Syrian Group

The United Nations announced the capture of 43 UNDOF troops in the Golan Heights. They confirmed as well that 81 UNDOF troops have been surrounded and demand the immediate release of all troops.

Israel and Palestine Conflict News: Gaza-Based Hamas Official Reports 'Open-Ended' Cease-Fire, Discussions to Continue in a Month

On Tuesday, a Hamas official based in Gaza said that a cease-fire has been reached between Palestine and Israel.

Hamas Kills 18 for Allegedly Passing Along Information to Israel: Report

Militant group carries out shootings near mosque and at police station Hamas-run Al Aqsa TV announced on Friday that as many as 18 people were killed for allegedly passing information to Israel, according to CNN.

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo as 72-House Cease-Fire Takes Effect

An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Monday to continue talks in an effort to achieve a lasting peace in Gaza and Israel.

Palestine and Israel Conflict News 2014: Palestine 'Here to Look for an Agreement,' Agrees to Cease-Fire for Peace Talks

Palestine announced it would accept a 72-hour cease-fire Sunday in order to allow peace talks to progress with Israel, who refused to attend the talks if violence continued.

Cease-Fire Ends as Palestinians Launch Rockets Into Israel

The 72-hour cease-fire ended between Israel and Gaza when Palestinian groups firing rockets into southern Israel.

Joan Rivers Palestine Comment 2014: Star Says Palestinians 'Deserve to Be Dead'

Joan Rivers said her comments were taken out of context. When it comes to the conflict on the Gaza Strip, Joan Rivers has chosen not to remain quiet. She was approached by a TMZ reporter at LAX airport, where she blamed Palestinians for the conflict and said they were warned ahead of time to get out.

Israel Palestinian Cease-Fire: Delegations in Cairo to Discuss Long-Term Peace Plan

Israeli and Palestinian officials traveled to Cairo Wednesday to discuss plans for a lasting peace between Israel and Palestinians.

Cease-Fire Begins as Israel Withdraws Troops From Gaza

A cease-fire has begun in Israel and Gaza, and Israel has withdrawn troops from the Gaza Strip. A new 72-hour cease-fire took effect in Israel and Gaza Tuesday morning, halting the nearly monthlong onslaught of violence.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says Nation Will Shelter Palestinian Children

Maduro has promised to build an orphanage for Palestinian children and will ask permission from the Palestinian state to find Venezuelan foster parents for some children.

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System: Congress Passes Funding

Over $200 million dollars will be sent to Israel to fund the country's missile defense system. As the violence between Hamas and Israel resumes, the United States has moved forward a bill that would provide the Jewish state with necessary funds for its self-preservation.

More Young People, Hispanics Blame Israel for Gaza Conflict

Blame for the conflict between Israel and Palestine over Gaza is mostly placed on Hamas, according to a Pew Research Center poll, but the youngest age group polled had a higher number blaming Israel.

Shelling of Gaza Continues as Israel Searches for Abducted Soldier

The shelling of Gaza continued Saturday as the search expanded for an Israeli soldier who was captured by Hamas militants.

Gazan Teens & Social Media: Girl Gains Attention for Live-Tweeting Bombing

Farah Baker was first found for her live-tweeting, videos and images of the bombings near her home in Gaza. She has now been interviewed a few times and her posts continue to grow in popularity, as does her Twitter handle.

Latin American Countries Criticize Israel's Actions in Gaza

Latin American countries are denouncing Israel's actions, and some countries are taking diplomatic actions to show their support for Palestinians.

Bolivia’s Evo Morales Calls Israel a “Terrorist State,” Israel Loses Support in Latin America

Six nations in the region have criticized Israel's actions and have recalled their ambassadors.

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Gaza Dissolves, IDF Soldier Reportedly Kidnapped

A cease-fire brokered between Israel and Hamas ended Friday after an Israeli soldier was reportedly kidnapped by Hamas.

Gaza Refugees in U.N. School Killed; Israel Announces Brief Humanitarian Cease-Fire

Israel instated a humanitarian cease-fire Wednesday, but Hamas rejected the proposal. Israel shot artillery shells into a U. N-run school housing Gaza evacuees early Wednesday, killing at least 20 and wounding many others, according to Palestinian officials and the school's U.

Gaza Strip Genocide: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Call Out Israel for 'Genocide' of Palestinians

Bardem and Cruz are joined by a group of Spanish celebrities in decrying Israel's action. Celebrities have mostly chosen to remain quiet on the conflict in the Gaza Strip, but Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz have decided to speak out.

Hamas Violates 12-Hour Truce as Conflict Escalates

Hamas violated a short truce over the weekend, causing the conflict between Gaza and Israel to escalate.

Gaza Strip Violence: 85 Palestinian Bodies Found Under Rubble During Temporary Cease-Fire

At the start of a temporary cease-fire, the death toll in the Gaza Strip reached over 900 Palestinians and three dozen Israelis who have been killed after almost three weeks of brutal fighting and bloodshed.