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Tor Wennesland, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, has affirmed that there are ongoing international efforts to avoid a security deterioration in the occupied Palestinian territories. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stressed that his government doesn’t want an escalation or fight in the Gaza Strip.

Pressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.

Members of the Islamic Jihad and PFLP have taken part in events held by a recipient of US State Department grants.

Erez Crossing to again allow thousands of Gazans into Israel for work after being closed 2 weeks ago due to rioting

Gazans have staged violent riots along the border on a near-daily basis throughout the month.

Pressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.

Dramatic photographs showed many waiting at the crossing point overnight.

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Speaking at memorial ceremony, IDF chief warns that 'polarizing divisive rift' is damaging to army cohesion, as Gallant threatens Hamas terror groups with escalation

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