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Young people in the occupied Palestinian territories are taking their rage against Israel to the streets, prompting some to call for a new uprising.

Russian missile strikes in Syria have caused aviation regulators to issue warnings about potential danger over Iran, Iraq and the Caspian Sea.

The latest incident comes amid a recent wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Twenty-four Palestinians and four Israelis have died in a new wave of attacks in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that could spiral into another intifada, or uprising.

A Palestinian woman wounded an Israeli policeman in an explosive attack Sunday, the latest incident in an upsurge in violence in the decadeslong conflict this week.

Israeli security forces shot dead two Palestinians in East Jerusalem on Saturday, one of whom had stabbed two Israelis, police said, in a further wave of violence that has raised concerns about a new Palestinian uprising.

The Palestinian Center for Media Freedom and Development has reportedly recorded seven attacks on members of the press since the beginning of October.

"Gaza will fulfill its role in the Jerusalem Intifada and it is more than ready for confrontation. ... It is the only path that will lead to liberation." 

As Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, U.S. ally Saudi Arabia has several options for leverage against Moscow.

A hilltop in the city has been at the crux of recent tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.

The action was taken amid a spate of stabbings in the city.

Civilians carrying weapons would lead to total anarchy and show the government has lost control of Jerusalem, Tzipi Livni, a critic in the Knesset, said.

As Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, some Iraqis have welcomed this move against the Islamic State group.

The Israeli prime minister had reportedly said Monday that the religious site was the focal point in the ongoing violence in the region.

Scientists say fighting in Syria contributed to an unusual sandstorm that blanketed much of the Middle East in dust last month.

Environmentalists have fought oil exploration in the region. This reserve is 10 times larger than the average oil reserve.

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Analysts warn that now more than ever, the Israeli government needs to act carefully and with restraint in order to prevent further anger among Palestinians.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that he'll use a "strong hand" to suppress recent violent Palestinian protests and attacks.

Russian media have refocused their energy from coverage of Ukraine to airstrikes in Syria and criticism of the U.S.

Two rockets were fired into southern Israel Sunday night, prompting Israel to bomb a target in the Gaza Strip Monday morning.