He denied Palestinian claims that his soldiers had shot and killed civilians but said the army was investigating the killing of a 9-year-old girl.

Palestinian claims of hundreds of dead appear to be exaggerated.

The court is to hear Palestinian claims that the barrier violates international treaties guaranteeing freedom of movement and the right to earn a living.

He said all the victims were armed, and he rejected the Palestinian claim of a massacre.

Many Israelis went far in trying to understand Palestinian claims and grievances.

It undercuts every Palestinian claim that they are prepared to live with Israel.

He rejected Palestinian claims of a massacre in the camp, saying 7 of 45 bodies found were those of civilians.

It tends to weaken Palestinian claims to an independent identity.

Obviously the agency has an interest in generating sympathy for Palestinian claims, but its influence depends on its accuracy.

But Israel's far right has taken the Palestinian claim seriously.