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Latest Opinion by Nir Hasson
Policemen detain a Palestinian protestor during clashes at the Temple Mount compound.
In Jerusalem, all they have is fear and despair

Israel's simplistic approach that it’s possible to teach East Jerusalemites a lesson, or scare them into submission so they shun terror, clearly isn’t working.

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How the far-right changed the debate over the Temple Mount

Plus, some talking points for the left.

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Palestinian Zionism

Israeli settlers enjoy a privilege that East Jerusalem's Palestinians don't have: getting back property that was abandoned during the 1948 War of Independence.

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Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick
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The Temple Mount activist was number 33 on the Likud’s list of Knesset candidates, a slot which, before the elections, seemed unlikely to be filled. 'I’m very sorry Ya’alon has gone,' he tells Haaretz.

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Israeli police forces thwart stabbing attack in Jerusalem

A Palestinian youth was found to be carrying a butterfly knife; police say he confessed to planning to attack policemen.

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