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Palestinians
Shocking Speech From Muslim Leader In Jerusalem
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.
Big Issues Face Israelis and Palestinians in 2012
The World’s Matthew Bell looks at the big issues facing Israelis and Palestinians in 2012.
West Bank Mosque Vandalized
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
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
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
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
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.
Gilad Shalit to be Released
Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Palestinian militants for five years.
Cartoonists on Palestinian UN Bid
Arab and Israeli cartoonists (and a few others) on the Palestinian bid for UN membership. Favorite metaphors are a steep wall, a leap of faith, a kite that won’t fly, and a flower that has yet to bloom.
Popularity Boost for Palestinian Leader Abbas
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is enjoying a popularity boost after his speech at the United Nations.
Palestinians Make Statehood Bid At UN
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has submitted a bid to the UN for recognition of a Palestinian state.
Palestinian Reaction To UN Proceedings
The World’s Matthew Bell gets reactions from Palestinians in Ramallah.
Israelis who support Palestinian UN Membership
Some Israelis support Palestinian efforts to gain membership at the UN.
Palestinians Who Oppose UN Membership
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
Is there a chance the Palestinians may step back from their bid for UN membership?
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