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(RNS) — For a Rabbis for Ceasefire delegation to the West Bank, the past week-and-a-half offered an up-close look at what they described as Israeli efforts to disrupt — if not destroy — a critical economic and cultural lifeline for Palestinian farmers.

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(RNS) — Organizers of the “Boycott Ride” said on Instagram that the cycling demonstration is intended to show pro-Palestinian solidarity and protest six businesses, which they say are “Zionist establishments.”

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(RNS) — When Rep. Haley Stevens shook up the Senate race by revoking her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, Israel once again became the lightening-bolt issue in the race.

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(RNS) — In yet another escalation, the bishop said he was removing the Rev. Matt Tuggle, senior minister, and the Rev. Paul Rasmussen, former senior minister, ‘from all positions’ at the church.

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(RNS) — Initial results show that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party, nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff, and his Yashar Party, have a clear path to forming a government.

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(RNS) — Highland Park United Methodist Church is locked in a bitter battle with the denomination’s regional body over issues of governance.

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(RNS) — The annual olive harvest is of economic and cultural importance in the occupied West Bank but has become a flashpoint of tension with Israeli settlers over recent years.

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DETROIT (RNS) — Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate, has been a sharp Israel critic, dividing Michigan Jews.

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(RNS) — The Christian humanitarian relief organization has deep expertise in treating Ebola.

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From RNS: It’s been called the Ellis Island of the South. Now residents worry about ICE.