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Thousands of Palestinians demonstrated in the West Bank in Gaza today. They called for unity between rival political factions, Hamas and Fatah. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Ramallah. Download MP3
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The World’s Matthew Bell reports on today’s cancelled “Day of Rage” in the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority had originally called for protests against the treatment of Palestinians at the hands of Israel and the West. But the protests were called off over concern that popular anger could instead turn against Palestinian officials themselves. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
The Palestinian Authority has accused al-Jazeera TV of distortion, after it leaked documents purporting to show offers of major concessions to Israel. The documents suggest the Palestinians agreed to Israel annexing all but one settlement in occupied East Jerusalem – an offer Israel apparently rejected. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from from the West Bank town of Ramallah. Download MP3
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After nearly 20 years, the symbol of Burmese pro-democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, is finally let out of her house; the woes of the Euro zone continue, but wait, here comes a diversion: a royal engagement!!!!
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Israel and the Palestinian Authority are talking to each other again, this time through American mediation. And one of the most contentious issues is still the settlements. When Jewish settlers move into Palestinian parts of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, they are often motivated by religious ideology. But among their political opponents inside Israel, are a minority of Jewish activists who also find inspiration in their faith. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem. (Photo: Matthew Bell) Download MP3
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On this week’s American Influence podcast, J Street has its coming out party in Washington. The new pro-Israel, pro-peace lobby group creates a stir. And US-funded Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. Join The World’s Matthew Bell for his weekly in-depth look at US foreign policy and its effects across the globe. Download MP3
