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  1. After settlement freeze announcement, Israeli foreign minister says ball in Palestinian courtRead the original story

    21 min ago | The Winnipeg Free Press

    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.

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  2. Profile: Marwan BarghoutiRead the original story w/Photo

    37 min ago | BBC

    Marwan Barghouti was not well known among Palestinians until he came to prominence as a leader of the second Intifada.

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  3. Little relief for Gaza homelessRead the original story

    43 min ago | Independent Online

    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.

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  4. Palestinians urge US to raise pressure on IsraelRead the original story

    1 hr ago | KFVS

    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.

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  5. Haneya denies reports over secret talks with IsraelRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Xinhuanet

    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.

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  6. For Gaza's homeless, holiday is time for despairRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Reuters

    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.

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  7. A People's History of ThanksgivingRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | Palestine Chronicle

    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 ...

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  8. No prisoners swap deal before Muslim holiday: HamasRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Earth Times

    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.

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  9. Israel offers freeze on new buildingRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Philly.com

    Israel yesterday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations.

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  10. Medical help for Palestinians still a challengeRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Swissinfo

    While political divisions refuse to heal, Israeli and Palestinian medical relief groups are trying to overcome numerous hurdles through evolving cooperation.

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  11. Israel Proposes 10-Month West Bank Settlement HaltRead the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | CBS 11

    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.

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  12. Hamas, Israel see last hurdle to prisoner exchangeRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Xinhuanet

    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.

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  13. Air force to simulate missile defenseRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | Jerusalem Post

    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.

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  14. Hamas postpones Shalit talks, dashing hopes of quick dealRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Haaretz

    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.

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  15. Abbas says to stay on until next Palestinian voteRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Reuters

    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.

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  16. Gaza groups agree to stop rocket fireRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Jewish News Weekly

    Under a Hamas-brokered deal, armed groups in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets at Israel.

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  17. Qatar Charity's aid reaches GazaRead the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | The Peninsula

    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.

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  18. AfricaRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Guardian Newspapers

    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.

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  19. Hamas: Prisoner swap hit snag on top militantsRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | The Daily Star

    The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were ongoing and at a sensitive point.

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  20. Hamas: Prisoner deal snagged on top militantsRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Mississippi Press

    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.

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