Latest update: 18/10/2011

- Gilad Shalit - Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A mother's prayer

We focus on Gilad Shalit in today's round-up of the press - there are hugely differing viewpoints in Israel, where the case has sparked very strong emotions.

IN THE PAPERS

By Elena CASAS

Emotions are running high in Israel over the Gilad Shalit prisoner swap - two mothers of Israelis killed by Hamas militants write very different letters to the Jerusalem Post - one backing the swap, one against.

Haaretz says plenty of analysts also have doubts about the swap, while the Huffington post says it could be good for the peace process.

The Daily Beast, on the other hand, says it spells trouble for Mahmoud Abbas.

Elena Casas Montanez

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25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.

25/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus

The French press looks at the latest bad news for the economy. Air France is restructuring and layoffs are certain. Libération asks: what can the new left-wing government do? This as Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui-en-France reports on union anger that a former Air France CEO could, despite the economic crisis, get a "jackpot" bonus. That's the focus for this Friday, 25th May 2012.

23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'

Today we focus on the Egyptian elections - will the military be the real winners? We're also looking at Quebec's student protests, and the race to save this year's Parmesan.

23/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

What does the new French government do, exactly?

The French press looks at the Egyptian elections, today's EU summit, and some of the rather poorly defined roles of the new French government.

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22/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

Has Obama's policy in Afghanistan been a disaster, why is Syria's conflict tipping over into Lebanon, and who's going to win the Egyptian election? It's all in the international press review.

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Elena Casas

by Anonyme - 18/10/2011 - 20:41

At last you have a reviewer who really knows her subject matter. Her grasp of both international and local issues is quite obviously extensive. Ms Casas presents the analysis with clarity, sensitivity and confidence. Well done Frane 24 for appointing such a competent reporter.

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