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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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09/02/2012 - France

Sarkozy opposed to Israeli military action on Iran

French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned against the possibility of Israeli military strikes on nuclear-minded Iran at a dinner hosted by France's main Jewish group on Wednesday, which Socialist leader Francois Hollande also attended.

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03/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'A black day for football'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 03/02/11, Papers across the world comment on the ongoing violence in Egypt. According to The Guardian, "disorder is a symptom of Egypt’s uncertain times". Meanwhile, according to an article in the Washington Post, Israel could be on the verge of attacking Iran. Finally, Gulf News says Russia resisting a UN resolution on Syria because it wants to defend its interests in the Middle East, namely with respect to Turkey.

31/01/2012 - ISRAEL

Netanyahu set to win new Likud leadership mandate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to win a new mandate to head the Likud party in a Tuesday primary. With elections not due until 2013, Netanyahu's call for a primary has prompted speculation that he intends to call an early vote.

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27/01/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - January 27th, 2012

Even if it was off the record, you know it’s not going well for the incumbent when he starts contemplating life after the presidency. François Picard’s panel looks at why Nicolas Sarkozy finds himself 20 percentage points down in the polls.

20/01/2012 - HAMAS

Hamas calls for end to Israel talks in wake of arrests

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has urged the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, to suspend exploratory peace talks with Israel following the arrest of two Hamas legislators, including parliamentary speaker Aziz Dweik (pictured).

18/01/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Steven Kull, Director, Program on International Policy Attitudes

As tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear ambitions with US sanctions against Tehran’s central bank and recent missiles tests by Iran, Steven Kull explains why he hopes that the Middle East could still become a nuclear weapons-free zone.

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.

17/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Iran nuclear program: the shadow war on scientists

Another nuclear scientist is killed in Iran and Tehran points the finger at Israel and the CIA. Meanwhile, Israel introduces a stringent new law to crack down on illegal immigration. Finally, we take a look at the film “Beirut Hotel”, a tale of romance set against Lebanon's tense partisan background. As a result, it has been censored and banned by authorities.

12/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Gilles Jacquier: 'French ideals have triumphed'

Papers look at the death of the French journalist Gilles Jacquier in Homs in Syria. There's also coverage of the death of the Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan in Tehran. As well reports on Haiti, two years on from the quake. Also, power napping in the office. That's the focus for this Thursday 12th January 2012.