Israel

  • Feb 17, 2010
  • 7 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Jerusalem tensions will obstruct peace

Much of the international attention on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is focused on issues such...

  • Feb 15, 2010
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ISRAEL: Arms industry continues to support growth

The government's announcement last month that it will no longer cover the deficits of Israel...

Israel
  • Feb 10, 2010
  • 2 min read

LEBANON/ISRAEL: Border activity risks unwanted battle

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri expressed concern in an interview with the British...

Lebanon
  • Feb 4, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Fatah pushes for Hamas reconciliation

Senior Fatah official Nabil Shaath travelled to the Gaza Strip yesterday for rare talks with the...

  • Jan 28, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Politics holds West Bank economy hostage

The West Bank realised approximately 7% GDP growth in 2009. Donor aid and government salaries...

  • Jan 22, 2010
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EGYPT: Gaza wall risks growing domestic opposition

The UN stated on January 21 that the blockade of the Gaza Strip is threatening its healthcare...

Egypt
  • Jan 19, 2010
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GERMANY/ISRAEL: Germany toughens stance on Iran

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu yesterday convened...

Germany
  • Jan 11, 2010
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US/MIDDLE EAST: Renewed diplomacy faces obstacles

Israel yesterday rejected suggestions by US Middle East envoy George Mitchell that Washington...

United States