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Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

The Treasury secretary said she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reduce barriers to commerce for Palestinians.

By Alan Rappeport

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From Opposite Sides of War, a Hunt for Elusive Facts

The Israel-Hamas conflict has produced a prodigious amount of disinformation, putting people who fact-check claims — especially those who live in the region — back on their heels.

By Tiffany Hsu and Sheera Frenkel

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The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery

Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations.

By Raja Abdulrahim

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For Palestinian Tech Worker in Israel, Pride, Frustration and 4-Hour Commute

Moha Alshawamreh is among the few Palestinians who work in Israel’s tech industry. His commute shows both the inequities of life in the West Bank and an exception to them.

By Patrick Kingsley

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