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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is making a trip to South Carolina for a state Republican Party fundraiser later this year.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Attorney General Alan Wilson is planning to show his support for Israel at a rally.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Israel Keyes, who had also confessed to killing a Vermont couple, was found dead in his cell Sunday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Palestinian civilian death toll mounts as Israel targets militants in residential areas

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The heaviest fighting in four years between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip has brought life to a standstill on both sides of the border.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  An author and scholar from Columbia University is scheduled to speak with students at the University of South Carolina and lecture on the idea that the United States and Israel share a special sacred destiny.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Anti-Islam filmmaker in hiding after deadly protests in Egypt, Libya; blames lax security

Monday, July 30, 2012  Romney praises Israel's success, but his failure to mention occupation outrages Palestinians

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Obama says force an option against Iran, but will try to talk Israel out of striking now

Friday, March 02, 2012  In interview, Obama says he's not bluffing on Iran, warns against premature strike by Israel

Friday, February 17, 2012  Thai police: Iranians accused in botched bomb plot against Israel cavorted with sex workers

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Iranian blows off own legs in Bangkok blast, more explosives found at home, police say

Thursday, November 03, 2011  The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is being debated at the University of South Carolina. USC offiicals say Thursday's debate will focus on a peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinians.