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Trump ties loom large in tight Israeli vote

Israel is headed for new political instability, as the nation's parliamentary elections ended in an apparent tie between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party and that of his main challenger. The results are similar to the previous vote just five months ago. Netanyahu is battling for more than his political survival: He's facing possible indictment on corruption charges, and wants a parliament that will approve legislation granting him immunity from prosecution. Seth Doane reports.

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Trump policy shift on Israeli settlements

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the Trump administration is reversing the Obama administration's approach toward Israeli settlements. "The establishment of Israeli civilian settlement in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law," said Pompeo. He added that the "ultimate status" of the West Bank is a "complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians."

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