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Shocking Speech From Muslim Leader In Jerusalem

By Matthew Bell ⋅ February 3, 2012 ⋅ 12 comments ⋅ Transcript

Mufti of Jerusalem (Photo: Matthew Bell)

Israelis are used to hearing hateful speech from some of their neighbors. Today, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei referred to the Jewish State as a “cancerous tumor.” But a recent speech from a local Muslim leader has drawn criticism from the highest levels of the Israeli government.

The Israeli Roots Of Showtime’s ‘Homeland’

By Daniel Estrin ⋅ January 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

'Prisoners of War' - the Israeli inspiration for 'Homeland'

You may not know it, but Israeli TV is taking the US by storm. Showtime’s Homeland, up for three Golden Globe awards this weekend was originally an Israeli program.

West Bank Mosque Vandalized

By Matthew Bell ⋅ December 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Palestinian flag (Photo: Gideon Lichfield/Flickr)

A mosque outside the Palestinian city of Ramallah was vandalized last night. It was the latest in a series of attacks by suspected Jewish extremists. The Israeli government has announced new legal measures to crack down on those responsible.

Gilad Shalit Released

By The World ⋅ October 18, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ Transcript

Gilad Shalit after his release (Photo: IDF/Wiki Commons)

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has arrived back in Israel following his release from five years of captivity, as part of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.

Negotiating the Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Exchange

By Daniel Estrin ⋅ October 18, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Gershon Baskin on the phone in his Jerusalem home. (Photo: Daniel Estrin)

Meet the man who was key to the negotiations that brought abducted soldier Gilad Shalit home after five years of captivity.

Hamas Celebrates Prisoner Exchange

By Matthew Bell ⋅ October 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Hamas poster (Photo: Tom Spender/Wiki Commons)

The Islamic militant group that rules in the Gaza Strip is trumpeting the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a historic achievement.

Israeli Unease Over Shalit Prisoner Swap

By Derek Stoffel ⋅ October 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

'Free Gilad Shalit' (Photo: Josh Evnin/Flickr)

Israel will release more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit. The deal reportedly includes numerous prisoners convicted of murder.

Israelis React to Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Swap

By Daniel Estrin ⋅ October 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

A wall covered with notes for Gilad Shalit. (Photo: Daniel Estrin)

Israelis react on the exchange of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for one captive Israeli soldier.

Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap

By The World ⋅ October 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Aviva and Yoel Shalit, Gilad Shalit's mother and brother, at the open-air concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra organized to show solidarity with the captive soldier near the Gaza border in 2010. (Photo: Itzik Edri/Wikipedia)

Anchor Marco Werman talks with Akiva Eldar, political columnist for Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper, about the news that a deal has been struck to release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

Gilad Shalit to be Released

By The World ⋅ October 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Gilad Shalit (Photo: Shalit Family/Wiki Commons)

Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Palestinian militants for five years.

Popularity Boost for Palestinian Leader Abbas

By Matthew Bell ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Palestinians gathered in Ramallah on Sunday to welcome President Mahmoud Abbas back from the United Nations. (photo: Matthew Bell)

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is enjoying a popularity boost after his speech at the United Nations.

Palestinians Make Statehood Bid At UN

By The World ⋅ September 23, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

President Abbas at the UN (Photo: BBC)

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has submitted a bid to the UN for recognition of a Palestinian state.

Palestinian Reaction To UN Proceedings

By The World ⋅ September 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Clock Square in Ramallah (Photo: Matthew Bell)

The World’s Matthew Bell gets reactions from Palestinians in Ramallah.

Israelis who support Palestinian UN Membership

By The World ⋅ September 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tal Harris is director of "One Voice", an Israeli advocacy group that supports the two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. (Photo: Fouad Abu Ghosh)

Some Israelis support Palestinian efforts to gain membership at the UN.

Palestinians Who Oppose UN Membership

By The World ⋅ September 22, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Palestinian flag

About two million Palestinians live in Jordan. Many oppose the bid for UN membership for Palestine because they fear it would leave them out of a new state.