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Israel allows foreign journalists into Gaza

TEL AVIV/GAZA, December 4 (RIA Novosti) - Israel on Thursday allowed foreign journalists access to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip for the first time in a month, defense ministry spokesman Peter Lerner told RIA Novosti. "The...

Jenin: A model for the West bank?

Training and a boost in numbers has helped the Palestinian forces take control Sirens blare as four patrol cars crammed with khaki-clad Palestinian security men speed through the streets of central Jenin. A year ago, this...

Yinon Cohen and Neve Gordon: Obama's Middle East challenge

With determination Obama can neutralise the rejectionists and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict once and for all As Barack Obama enters the oval office he will face a series of daunting challenges. The inability to reach...

Jewish settlers clash with Israeli troops

20 hurt as violence flares during controversial eviction in West Bank town Israeli settlers stand on the rooftop of a disputed house in the West Bank town of Hebron Thursday before troops stormed the building and evicted about...

Gaza banks close as cash dwindles during blockade

Banks in the Gaza Strip have shut down to count their dwindling cash. Palestinian officials say the banks are running out of money and may not be able to cash Gazans' pay checks in time for a major Muslim festival next week...

Court Upholds $156 Million Judgment Against Hamas Supporters

An appellate court has upheld a $156 million judgment against two organizations found to have provided financial support to Hamas and sent the claim against a third back to district court for a new trial. The Seventh Circuit...

Tony Blair praises Obama for his 'A-Team' of politicians in push for peace in the Middle East

Tony Blair said he hopes Obama's national security team will push hard for peace Barack Obama has picked 'The A-team' of politicians to try and achieve peace in the Middle East, Tony Blair said today. The former Prime Minister,...

Brussels Plans to Weigh Relations with Israel

EU representatives criticized Israeli actions that jeopardize the Mideast peace process during foreign minister Tzipi Livni's visit in Brussels. Palestinian PM Fayyad warned against boosting EU-Israeli ties.

Saudi says will receive Palestinians late for haj

RIYADH, (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is prepared to receive Palestinian pilgrims who arrive late for the haj pilgrimage which starts this week, an official said. Palestinian pilgrims bound for the holy city

Hamas Leaders Split over Visits to Saudi Arabia

Leaders of Hamas in Gaza are in a deepening dispute with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Egypt concerning the Saudi demand that Gaza Arabs wanting to visit Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage be registered with the Palestinian...

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