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Hamas leader urges support for Palestinian territories on Tunisia visit
05/01/2012 - DIPLOMACY

Hamas leader urges support for Palestinian territories on Tunisia visit

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Tunisia on Thursday where he met with the country’s new Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali. On his visit, Haniyeh stressed that support for the Palestinian territories was a "religious and nationalist commitment".
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Chief Israeli, Palestinian envoys meet in Jordan
03/01/2012 - ISRAEL - PALESTINE

Chief Israeli, Palestinian envoys meet in Jordan

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met in the Jordanian capital of Amman on Tuesday for their first face-to-face meeting in more than 15 months in a bid to "push for a breakthrough in the peace talks" said Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.
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Thousands flock to mark Christmas in Bethlehem
25/12/2011 - RELIGION

Thousands flock to mark Christmas in Bethlehem

More than 50,000 people are expected to take part in holiday festivities in Bethlehem over the weekend, Palestinian officials said, as Christians mark the Christmas holiday on Sunday. Bethlehem is identified in the Bible as the birthplace of Jesus.
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Israel releases 550 Palestinian prisoners
19/12/2011 - ISRAEL - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Israel releases 550 Palestinian prisoners

Israel released 550 Palestinians prisoners on Sunday in what is the second half of a swap deal to secure the freedom of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was released in October after five years in captivity.
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Iceland recognises Palestinian state
15/12/2011 - ICELAND - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Iceland recognises Palestinian state

Iceland on Thursday became one of the first Western European nations to recognise the Palestinian state, marked in a formal ceremony in Reykyjavik. This comes two days after UNESCO in Paris raised the Palestinian flag for the fist time.
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Munib Masri, Chairman of the Palestine Council
22/11/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Munib Masri, Chairman of the Palestine Council

Marc Perelman speaks to Munib Masri, Chairman of the Palestine Council. Following negotiations between Fatah and Hamas, will the two factions be able to agree on the name of a prime minister for their future government? Will Palestinian reconciliation finally happen?
Palestinians mull next step after UN deadlock over membership
11/11/2011 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Palestinians mull next step after UN deadlock over membership

The Palestinian application for full membership at the United Nations hit a new snag on Friday after the Security Council confirmed it could not reach a consensus.
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Elias Sanbar, Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO
05/11/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Elias Sanbar, Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO

Melissa Bell speaks to Elias Sanbar, Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO. They discuss the future of Palestine following the historic vote at UNESCO admitting the Palestinians as full members.
Syrian crackdown: can the Arab League peace deal hold?
04/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Syrian crackdown: can the Arab League peace deal hold?

Will Bashar al-Assad keep his promises? A day after the president's pledge to end the bloodshed, more people are gunned down in Syria. Also, Palestinians hope that their admission to UNESCO as full members will help protect their top cultural and religious sites. Finally, we take a look at a campaign to free Egypt's star blogger, Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who has been jailed by the ruling generals.
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla
04/11/2011 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla

The Israeli Navy took control Friday of two pro-Palestinian activist boats heading toward the Gaza Strip, a fresh act of defiance against Israel's blockade of the Hamas-controlled territory.
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