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Fatah and Hamas leaders meet for ‘reconciliation’ talks
09/01/2013 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Fatah and Hamas leaders meet for ‘reconciliation’ talks

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal began talks in Egypt on Wednesday night to discuss how to implement a reconciliation deal that they agreed on in Cairo in 2011.
Meet the Israeli journalists running for office
07/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Meet the Israeli journalists running for office

In Israel, increasing numbers of journalists are launching political careers, aiming to run in the country's coming parliamentary election. Next, Hamas leaders in Gaza allow rival movement Fatah to celebrate the anniversary of the secular party's existence, in a sign of improving ties between the two camps. Finally, Turkey removes hundreds of books from a list of censored works, as Ankara seeks to shake off criticism of its record on freedom of expression.
Hundreds of thousands of Fatah followers rally in Gaza
05/01/2013 - GAZA STRIP

Hundreds of thousands of Fatah followers rally in Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians rallied on Friday to celebrate the 48th anniversary of Fatah taking up arms against Israel. It is the group's first mass gathering in Gaza since rivals Hamas took control of the territory in 2007.
The Palestinian bid: what will enhanced UN status change? (part 2)
29/11/2012 - THE DEBATE

The Palestinian bid: what will enhanced UN status change? (part 2)

For the Palestinians, it’s recognition that’s long overdue. For the Israelis, it’s yet another obstacle to kick-starting direct talks. In the France 24 Debate, officials from Ramallah and Tel Aviv weigh in ahead of the UN General Assembly’s vote on an upgraded UN status for Palestine.
France to support Palestinian UN status bid
28/11/2012 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

France to support Palestinian UN status bid

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Tuesday that France will vote in favour of the Palestinian Authority's bid for Palestine to be granted UN "non-member observer status" at the General Assembly later this week.
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Gaza Ceasefire (part 2)
21/11/2012 - THE DEBATE

Gaza Ceasefire (part 2)

When it came time for the Egyptian foreign minister to announce a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza, it was not the Qatari or the Turkish prime minister by his side but Hillary Clinton. The relative diplomatic weight of Washington is up for discussion in the France 24 Debate.
Gaza Ceasefire
21/11/2012 - THE DEBATE

Gaza Ceasefire

When it came time for the Egyptian foreign minister to announce a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza, it was not the Qatari or the Turkish prime minister by his side but Hillary Clinton. The relative diplomatic weight of Washington is up for discussion in the France 24 Debate.
How Hamas maintains its popularity among Gazans
21/11/2012 - GAZA

How Hamas maintains its popularity among Gazans

As Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense pounds the Gaza Strip, Hamas continues to provide emergency aid and services, earning the respect of Gaza's beleaguered residents. FRANCE 24's Gallagher Fenwick and Moushira Jamal report from Gaza City.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Violence between Israel and Gaza militants escalates (part 2)
15/11/2012 - THE DEBATE

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Violence between Israel and Gaza militants escalates (part 2)

The violence has escalated very rapidly between Israel and Gaza. Seven Palestinians died in attacks over the last 24 hours, and 3 Israelis were killed today. Cyril Vanier asks his panel what kind of retaliation we should expect, and are we heading towards a full-blown conflict?
Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Violence between Israel and Gaza militants escalates
15/11/2012 - THE DEBATE

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Violence between Israel and Gaza militants escalates

The violence has escalated very rapidly between Israel and Gaza. Seven Palestinians died in attacks over the last 24 hours, and 3 Israelis were killed today. Cyril Vanier asks his panel what kind of retaliation we should expect, and are we heading towards a full-blown conflict?
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