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Discussing the Goldstone Report
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The UN endorsed a controversial report yesterday that accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes in Gaza. On that same day, the report’s author, Judge Richard Goldstone met in a public forum with a former Israeli ambassador to discuss the report’s accusations. Correspondent Amy Bracken reports from Waltham, Massachusetts.
Israel under pressure over Gaza conduct
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Linda Gradstein reports that Israel is under increasing pressure to open a formal investigation of its own conduct during last year’s conflict in Gaza.
Gaza conflict
The UN Human Rights Council has backed a report into the Israeli offensive in Gaza that accuses both Israel and Palestinian militants of war crimes. The report by Richard Goldstone calls for credible investigations by Israel and Hamas, and suggests international war crimes prosecutions if they do not. The United States and Israel opposed official endorsement of the report, saying it would set back Middle East peace hopes.
“Zebra” donkeys in Gaza zoo
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Here’s a strange and sad piece of news out of the Gaza strip. It concerns the Marah Land Zoo in Gaza City. Earlier this year, it seems that the military situation in Gaza contributed to the deaths of some of the zoo’s animals. According to zoo keepers, two zebras starved to death. So now they’ve resorted to artifice to keep ”zebras” on display. We hear from zoo administrator Nidal Barood later today. Download MP3Hamas releases video of captured Israeli soldier
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Download MP3Israel has freed 19 Palestinian female prisoners in exchange for a new videotape of an Israeli soldier captured more than three years ago near the Gaza border. Correspondent Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
Deepening focus on Islamic values in Gaza
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Since the Hamas takeover of Gaza in June 2007, Israel has severely limited the entry of goods into Gaza. As the blockade of Gaza continues, Palestinians in Gaza are deepening their religious identity. Some female students have been told to change their dress, although Hamas officials say the orders aren’t coming from them. Palestinians in Gaza say they see little hope for the future and many are turning to religion as an answer. Linda Gradstein reports from Gaza City. Download MP3
Israel’s military rabbis
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Military rabbis are taking on more of a front line role in the Israeli armed forces, marching into battle alongside the troops. Some IDF soldiers are glad of their presence; others express concerns. Katya Adler reports on the rise of the military rabbis who are changing the face of the once largely secular Israeli army. Download MP3
Report calls Israel reckless in Gaza War
An organization made up of Israeli soldiers critical of their country’s policies toward Palestinians has released a report saying Israel used excessive force in the Gaza War. The World’s Matthew Bell has details.
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Targeted killings
Anchor Jeb Sharp talks with Professor Amos Guiora, former legal advisor to the Israeli Defense Forces’ commander in the Gaza strip, about the legal complexities surrounding the targeted killing of suspected terrorists.
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A day in the life of a Palestinian truck driver
Last week, President Obama described the situation for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank as “intolerable.” The World’s Matthew Bell took a ride with a Palestinian truck driver today to get a sense of the challenges he faces trying to get his goods to Jerusalem. Listen
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Restarting the peace process
President Obama’s Middle East special envoy George Mitchell meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Bernard Avishai, author of The Hebrew Republic, about Mitchell’s prospects for bringing Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table. Listen
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