Israeli troops exit from Nablus, Tulkarm on West Bank; Peres keeps peace process on track

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The departure of Israeli troops from the West Bank cities of Nablus and Tulkarm raises the number of cities under Palestinian control to four. The change in control came despite clashes between Palestinians and Israelis. Shimon Peres is continuing the work begun by Yitzhak Rabin.

Middle East, International relations, Military aspects, Peace, West Bank

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Israel's Rabin slain by Jewish extremist at peace rally; Peres assumes helm of shocked nation

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Jewish right-wing extremist Yigal Amir shot and killed Rabin after Rabin had finished a speech on Nov 4, 1995. Rabin's widow, Leah, blamed Likud bloc leader Benjamin Netanyahu for creating the atmosphere of hatred that prompted the assassination.

Political aspects, Biography, Rabin, Yitzhak

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Hamas bombings in Israel send peace process reeling; Peres declares "war" on Islamic militants

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Peres declared on Mar 3, 1996 that the Israeli government will wage war against Hamas to destroy the organization. Despite public and political pressure, Peres vows to continue with talks with Yasir Arafat's Palestinian Natl Authority.

Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Crime, Israel-Arab conflicts, Arab-Israeli conflicts, Bombings, Islamic Resistance Movement

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