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Israeli army investigates settler shooting videos
23/05/2012 - WEBNEWS

Israeli army investigates settler shooting videos

Controversy over videos showing Israeli settlers shooting at Palestinians. Students in Quebec claiming to be victims of police brutality. And some of Britain’s torchbearers are selling their Olympic memento online.
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.
Turkey: Qualifying for Palestinian refugee status
09/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Turkey: Qualifying for Palestinian refugee status

Our correspondents meet with the Palestinians who had found refuge in Syria, only to have to flee again. Next, we travel to a city in southern Yemen where militant group Ansar al-Sharia has raised its flag and imposed its law. Finally, Qatar is sending three women to the London Olympics - a first in the Emirate's history.
Syria: A harrowing escape from Homs
05/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Syria: A harrowing escape from Homs

The journalists who escaped the nightmare of Homs in Syria tell the story of their long and dangerous journey out of the besieged city. Next, we meet Nobel Peace Prize winner Tawakkol Karman as she works to build a new Yemen. Finally, an imaginary subway train has been crisscrossing through Palestinian territories. Our correspondent finds out more about this original art installation.
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?
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