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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.

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.

US Response to Palestinian UNESCO Membership

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Patrick Chappatte UNESCO Palestinian Authority

The United States’ response to the Palestinian Authority getting full membership into UNESCO is to cut off funds to the UN agency. Cartoon by Swiss Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, International Herald Tribune.

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.

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.

The Options For Palestinian UN Membership

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

David Rothkopf (Photo: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Is there a chance the Palestinians may step back from their bid for UN membership?

Palestinians Seeking Public Support for UN Membership

By Matthew Bell ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

In Ramallah, Palestinians rally in support of President Mahmoud Abbas' bid for membership at the United Nations. (Photo: Matthew Bell)

Palestinian officials are rallying their public to back the diplomatic effort.

What Palestinians Want From UN Membership

By The World ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

(Photo: Rama/Wikipedia)

Hussein Agha talks about the Palestinian bid for full membership at the UN.

Israel And US Call On Palestinians To Back Down On Statehood

By Matthew Bell ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Mahmoud Abbas is facing tremendous pressure to back down, but will go ahead with his decision.

Palestinian Parliamentarian On Statehood Issue

By The World ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Mustafa Barghouti (Photo: Aude/Wiki Commons)

Dr. Mustafa Barghouti on Palestinian plans to ask the UN to recognize an independent Palestine state.

Israel’s Growing Isolation in the Middle East

By Matthew Bell ⋅ September 16, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ Transcript

Israel Flag (Photo: hoyasmeg/Flickr)

As the Palestinian Authority prepares to apply for full membership at the UN, the Jewish state finds itself without a single dependable friend in the Middle East.