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Palestinians celebrate a new generation of West Bank militants 

Israelis see the Lions' Den group as terrorists, blaming it for a rise in shooting attacks. But in Nablus, many Palestinians hail these men as brave fighters standing up to the Israeli occupation.

Palestinians celebrate a new generation of West Bank militants 
An 11-year-old boy lingers near the Qalandiya checkpoint as some expect fresh clashes with Israeli army.

As Gaza burns, some West Bankers are calling for a third intifada

As Gaza burns, some West Bankers are calling for a third intifada

Palestinian prisoners represent lightning rod issue for both Israelis and Palestinians

Palestinian prisoners represent lightning rod issue for both Israelis and Palestinians

Palestinian Prisoners: A Sticking Point Between Israel and Palestinians

Palestinian Prisoners: A Sticking Point Between Israel and Palestinians

On eve of Obama's visit, Palestinians press case for electing their own president

On eve of Obama's visit, Palestinians press case for electing their own president

Palestinian protesters take page from Israeli settlers' book

Palestinian protesters fed up with Israeli settlements going up on Palestinian-owned land are trying a new tactic. They're building settlements, out of tents and shacks, first. So far they haven't lasted but, really, that's not the point.

Palestinian protesters take page from Israeli settlers' book

Best hope for Palestinian economic growth, a political solution with Israel

Palestine's economy suffers under the weight of the long-running Israeli occupation. And while it's resumed growth, that growth is tied to foreign aid. Economists say to achieve true stability, it needs a vibrant private sector economy -- and that requires a peace agreement with Israel.

Best hope for Palestinian economic growth, a political solution with Israel
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The State of the Palestinian Economy

At first glance, the Palestinian economy appears to be booming: People are out on the streets, and small shops are packed. But the territory is under Israeli military control, and heavily dependent upon international aid.

The State of the Palestinian Economy
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Murders prompt new settlement in West Bank

The World's Matthew Bell reports that the Israeli government has announced new Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. The announcement came after five members of an Israeli family were stabbed to death over the weekend in a West Bank settlement.

Murders prompt new settlement in West Bank
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Geo Answer

The answer to today's geo quiz is the West Bank city of Nablus. Reporter Matt Gutman reports on the Wataniya Nablus (car) Rally.

Geo Answer

The Zoo on the Road to Nablus

Author Amelia Thomas tells the story of how the Qalqilya Zoo in the West Bank has survived two decades despite the bullets and barriers that surround it.

The Zoo on the Road to Nablus