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After settlement freeze announcement, Israeli foreign minister says ball in Palestinian court
Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze. Comment?
Profile: Marwan Barghouti
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Marwan Barghouti was not well known among Palestinians until he came to prominence as a leader of the second Intifada. Comment?
Little relief for Gaza homeless
By Tom Perry Gaza - In the days leading up to Eid al-Adha, Zaid Khadar would usually be buying new clothes for his children and stocking up on traditional foods to celebrate one of the most important dates on the Muslim calendar. Comment?
Palestinians urge US to raise pressure on Israel
Palestinians appealed to the United States on Thursday to raise pressure on Israel, saying an Israeli plan to halt new construction in the West Bank was insincere. Comment?
Haneya denies reports over secret talks with Israel
Deposed Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haneya denied on Thursday earlier statements of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas which said Hamas is holding secret talks with Israel. Comment?
For Gaza's homeless, holiday is time for despair
In the days leading up to Eid al-Adha, Zaid Khadar would usually be buying new clothes for his children and stocking up on traditional foods to celebrate one of the most important dates on the Muslim calendar. Comment?
A People's History of Thanksgiving
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Articles 02:39 11/26/2009 'The truth is, the Indians never had any real title to the soil.' - Roosevelt By Ramzy Baroud This week Americans will observe "Thanksgiving" commemorating a romanticized era in their nations record, celebrating the supposed solidarity and brotherhood enjoyed by the first settlers and the indigenous people of what is now ... Comment?
No prisoners swap deal before Muslim holiday: Hamas
Gaza/Damascus -Hamas has postponed its deliberations over Israel's latest offer pn a prisoners swap until after the four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which begins Friday, officials of the Palestinian Islamist movement said Thursday. Comment?
Israel offers freeze on new building
Israel yesterday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations. Comment?
Medical help for Palestinians still a challenge
While political divisions refuse to heal, Israeli and Palestinian medical relief groups are trying to overcome numerous hurdles through evolving cooperation. Comment?
Israel Proposes 10-Month West Bank Settlement Halt
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25, 2009. Gali Tibbon Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations. Comment?
Hamas, Israel see last hurdle to prisoner exchange
The media in Israel and the Palestinian territories has focused on one item above all else this week, the likelihood of an imminent swap of prisoners. Comment?
Air force to simulate missile defense
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In an effort to better prepare missile defense operators for future conflicts, the Israel Air Force's Air Defense Division is in the midst of constructing a "simulator farm" which will be used to train soldiers manning Arrow, Patriot and Iron Dome defense systems. Comment?
Hamas postpones Shalit talks, dashing hopes of quick deal
Hamas announced yesterday that it was postponing continued negotiations on the release of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit until after the Muslim holiday of Id al-Adha, which ends on Monday. Comment?
Abbas says to stay on until next Palestinian vote
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday he plans to stay on in his post until the next election is held and that he would be ready to hold the vote as soon as consensus was reached with Islamist group Hamas. Comment?
Gaza groups agree to stop rocket fire
Under a Hamas-brokered deal, armed groups in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets at Israel. Comment?
Qatar Charity's aid reaches Gaza
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The aid convoy of Qatar Charity entering Gaza. DOHA: Qatar Charity's convoy of 18 trucks laden with of books and stationery worth QR10m reached Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Comment?
ICC starts second trial for ex-Congolese warlords -241109 T WO Congolese militiamen accused of seeking to wipe out a village blocking a strategic route in an ethnic war, will today enter the dock in The Hague for the International Criminal Court 's second trial. Comment?
Hamas: Prisoner swap hit snag on top militants
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were ongoing and at a sensitive point. Comment?
Hamas: Prisoner deal snagged on top militants
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A senior Hamas official says prisoner swap talks with Israel have hit a snag over some of the top militants the Islamic group wants freed. Comment?