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Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Glossary of the Mideast conflict
09/06/2010 - ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Glossary of the Mideast conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been burning at different intensities for more than half a century, threatening peace far beyond the region. Below is a list of terms at the heart of the conflict, essential to continuing reconciliation efforts.
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Hamas 'will never recognise Israel', says chief
11/02/2012 - Israel - Palestinian territories

Hamas 'will never recognise Israel', says chief

In Tehran to commemorate the 1979 Islamic revolution, Hamas chief Ismail Haniya told an estimated 30,000 people the Gaza-based party would "never recognise Israel", saying resistance would continue until "all Palestinian land" was liberated.
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Fatah and Hamas - have they kissed and made up?
07/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Fatah and Hamas - have they kissed and made up?

Syria is still in the spotlight - we look at what Sergei Lavrov might be saying to Bashar al-Assad later, and Asma al-Assad's first appearance in the international press for 11 months. There's also reaction to the agreement on a unity government between Fatah and Hamas.
David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee
02/02/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee

Marc Perelman meets David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. He gives us his point of view on the Syrian conflict, the Iranian nuclear programme and the possibility of a "pre-emptive" Israeli attack on Iran. He also discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process.
Israeli army arrests head of Palestinian parliament
19/01/2012 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Israeli army arrests head of Palestinian parliament

Palestinian parliamentary speaker and Hamas member Aziz Dweik has been arrested by Israeli security forces in the West Bank, according to a Hamas source. Israel has so far not commented.
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Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza
18/01/2012 - ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza

An Israeli aircraft and tank strike has killed two Palestinians suspected of trying to plant a bomb near the security fence in Northern Gaza, according to the Israeli military.
Dennis Ross, Former chief White House advisor on Middle East policy
07/01/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Dennis Ross, Former chief White House advisor on Middle East policy

As tensions soar between Iran and the international community, Annette Young talks to Dennis Ross, President Barack Obama’s former advisor on the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. When asked if military action could be a serious option, Ross says if Iran continues with pursuing nuclear weapons then it will pay the price.
Palestinians and Israelis to meet in Jordan
02/01/2012 - DIPLOMACY

Palestinians and Israelis to meet in Jordan

Palestinian and Israeli negotiators will meet for the first time in more than a year on Tuesday to discuss stalled peace talks, this time in neighbouring Jordan. But officials on both sides say an imminent resumption of negotiations is unlikely.
Iraq: a new chapter of violence after US withdrawal
23/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Iraq: a new chapter of violence after US withdrawal

Days after the US left Iraq, is the country headed towards more unrest? Plus, thousands of women take to Cairo's streets, outraged at the army's abuse of female protesters. Finally, our correspondent meets with one of the Palestinians freed in exchange for Gilad Shalit.
The victims of the Fatah Hamas divide
20/12/2011 - GAZA STRIP

The victims of the Fatah Hamas divide

Almost six months after the latest unity agreement between rival Palestinian parties, Hamas and Fatah, it has yet to be implemented. No unity transitional government has been formed, no elections organized, security services have not been reorganized or merged in Gaza or the West Bank. And political prisoners have yet to be released on both sides. In the meantime it is ordinary Palestinians who pay a heavy price. Our correspondent, Gallagher Fenwick, reports from the Gaza Strip.
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