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• First direct flight departs from Israel to UAE (August 31, 2020)

  A Star of David-adorned El Al plane has departed from Israel’s international airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Ben-Gurion Airport.

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• Netanyahu’s future still uncertain after Israeli election (March 03, 2020)

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future remained up in the air as preliminary results from Israel’s election indicated he would fall short of securing the parliamentary majority needed to form a new government. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem.

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• Invasive species through Egypt’s Suez Canal alter Mediterranean Sea (January 17, 2020)

  The AP’s Aron Heller discusses his story on Newsday, the breakfast news program of the BBC World Service. Segment begins at 18:45.

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• Israeli camps deadlocked after repeat election (September 18, 2019)

  Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to keep his job. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem.

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• Israeli PM Netanyahu poised for 5th term (April 11, 2019)

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival has conceded defeat clearing the way for Netanyahu to enter a historic 5th term at leader of Israel. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from central Israel.

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• U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Opens Amid Clashes (May 14, 2018)

  Amid deadly clashes along the Israeli-Palestinian border, the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opens. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from Jerusalem.

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• In first, Israel and Iran trade direct fire (May 10, 2018)

  Israel and Iran have traded airstrikes in Syria as the conflict between the two countries escalates. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv to explain the situation and how it relates to the U.S.’s recent withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

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• The reaction in Israel to Trump pulling out of Iran nuclear deal (May 09, 2018)

  International reaction to President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal continued Wednesday. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv.

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• Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on 3rd day of Palestinian protests against Trump (December 09, 2017)

  Protests continue on the heels of the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that Jerusalem will be recognized as the capital of Israel.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem.

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• Palestinians protest on “Day of Rage” against Trump’s Jerusalem move (December 08, 2017)

  Palestinians protest for a second straight day in response to Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem.

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• President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital (December 06, 2017)

  President Donald Trump makes a historic announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. AP Correspondent Aron Heller describes the mood in Jerusalem.

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• Palestinian gunman kills three Israelis in the West Bank (September 27, 2017)

  Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli forces amid friction over Israel-imposed metal detectors at a Jerusalem holy site. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem.

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• 3 Palestinians dead after violent protests at Jerusalem holy site (July 21, 2017)

  Three Palestinians are dead after some of the worst street clashes with Israeli troops in years.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem.

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• Palestinians clash with Israeli forces over metal detectors (July 21, 2017)

  Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli forces amid friction over Israel-imposed metal detectors at a Jerusalem holy site. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem.

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• Israeli police officers killed in Jerusalem attack (July 14, 2017)

  An attack near Jerusalem’s holiest site in which three attackers fired on police, killing two officers, has sparked tensions. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem.

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