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West Bank Palestinians complain of rising censorship
03/05/2012 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

West Bank Palestinians complain of rising censorship

The Palestinian Authority appears to be clamping down on dissent in the West Bank, blocking access to internet news sites and arresting journalists who are suspected of libel against leading Palestinian politicians. The growing censorship has surprised outside observers, many of whom considered Palestinian internet use relatively free compared with neighbouring countries.
Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker
21/02/2012 - ISRAEL

Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker

Khader Adnan, a Palestinian held without trial in Israel, agreed on Tuesday to end his 66-day hunger strike in exchange for being freed April 17. The Islamic Jihad member had been arrested "for activities that threaten regional security."
Abbas to head Palestinian interim government
06/02/2012 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Abbas to head Palestinian interim government

Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas agreed Monday to form an interim unity government with Mahmoud Abbas as prime minister. The move prompted Israel to warn that any reconciliation with Hamas jeopardised progress on peace.
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Hamas chief to visit Jordan 12 years after expulsion
24/01/2012 - HAMAS

Hamas chief to visit Jordan 12 years after expulsion

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal is due in Jordan Sunday on his first official visit since his 1999 expulsion, when Hamas was accused of threatening the security and stability of Jordan. A Jordanian spokesman called the visit "a new chapter in relations."
Abbas holds unity talks with Hamas chief Meshaal
23/12/2011 - Palestinian territories

Abbas holds unity talks with Hamas chief Meshaal

Islamist group Hamas and 13 other Palestinian factions moved closer to joining the Palestinian Liberation Organisation on Thursday after talks between Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas (right) and Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal (left) in Cairo.
Fatah and Hamas claim power-sharing progress
25/11/2011 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Fatah and Hamas claim power-sharing progress

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal held talks on Thursday in a bid to reach an agreement on national unity. They confirmed a May election but have yet to resolve other key issues.
Fresh Fatah-Hamas talks get under way in Cairo
24/11/2011 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Fresh Fatah-Hamas talks get under way in Cairo

Tense negotiations began in Cairo on Thursday between Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (pictured) and Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal in a bid to thrash out a deal to unite the rival groups and pave the way for elections.
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?
UNESCO grants Palestinians full membership
31/10/2011 - UNESCO

UNESCO grants Palestinians full membership

UNESCO has voted in favour of granting full membership to Palestinians, effectively becoming the first UN body to recognise a Palestinian state. 107 member states voted in favour of the move, while 14 voted against and 52 countries abstained. It was a diplomatic victory for the Palestinian Authority, but the UN cultural agency is already facing a backlash - Washington has suspended its funding to the body.
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Palestinians give 477 freed prisoners hero's welcome
19/10/2011 - ISRAEL - PALESTINE

Palestinians give 477 freed prisoners hero's welcome

The 477 Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit arrived in the West Bank and Gaza, where they were met by joyous crowds. They are the first of 1,027 detainees to be freed under a landmark prisoner exchange deal.
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