Palestinians

  • Feb 18, 2010
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ISRAEL/EU: Israel quizzed on Dubai assassination

Israel came under diplomatic pressure today when London and Dublin summoned its respective...

Israel
  • Feb 17, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Jerusalem tensions will obstruct peace

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

  • Feb 4, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Arab nationalism continues to link region

Arab nationalism was once a major political force in the Arab world. It has now been superseded...

  • 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 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
  • Dec 15, 2009
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MIDDLE EAST: PLO meeting to endorse Abbas stands

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated today that the Palestinians would only resume...