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CTV.ca Israel backtracks on deal to remove inmates' restrictionsArab NewsBy MOHAMMED MAR'I RAMALLAH: The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) has backtracked on agreement with Palestinian prisoners to ease their living conditions in jails, said the Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-detainees on Thursday. …The truth about GazaYnetnewsPalestinian Prisoners Are Not "unpeople" — They Are Children Of [...]

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Ha’aretz Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in southern IsraelHa’aretzGrad rocket lands near Ashdod, ending the relative calm of recent months; no reports of injuries. By Haaretz Tags: Gaza Gaza rockets A Grad rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip and exploded near Ashdod late on Wednesday. …Grad rocket fired from Gaza Strip explodes near AshdodJerusalem [...]

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CTV.ca Yalla Peace: Celebrating freedom… togetherJerusalem PostThe real fight in Israel and Palestine is between extremists and moderates. I know the majority of Palestinians and Israelis are moderates. Gilad Schalit, an Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas extremists, was released last week after …Israel and Hamas: In the Wake of the Prisoners ExchangeHuffington PostPalestinians: Lieberman's remarks [...]

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msnbc.com Israel, Egypt Near Deal to Release US CitizenWall Street JournalTel Aviv–Israel and Egypt agreed on a prisoner exchange to release a jailed US-Israeli law student in a follow-up deal with Cairo that leverages the boost in bilateral ties after the recent milestone swap with Hamas. …It's ridiculous to think Ilan Grapel is an Israeli [...]

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Ha’aretz Hamas says PA subjecting some freed prisoners to 'harassment'Arab NewsBy MOHAMMED MAR'I RAMALLAH: The Hamas movement on Sunday accused Palestinian Authority security (PA) forces in the West Bank of harassing some of the prisoners who were released last week. Fathi Al-Qar'awi, a member of Hamas' Change and Reform …Gaza conditions deteriorating under Israeli blockadePress [...]

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Reuters Shalit shirt becomes fashion trend in GazaYnetnewsThe first image of Gilad Shalit out of Gaza has captured the attention of many in Israel and around the world. Shalit was led by Hamas men wearing civilian clothing including a plaid shirt. But while most focused on his gaunt frame, it appears many …Rightist MKs: Netanyahu's [...]

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The Guardian Shalit's release – step by stepYnetnewsAn entire nation has been waiting for this moment: After over five years in Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit will reunite with his family on Tuesday or Wednesday, in return for release of over 1000 prisoners. Here is a step by step account of the release …Bitter enemies Hamas, [...]

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Reuters Africa Police vows swift arrest of Jaffa vandalsYnetnewsPolice officials on Sunday met with Jaffa community leaders and vowed to act swiftly in order to apprehend those responsible for the desecration of 25 tombstones, but Jaffa residents say they will not be reassured until the perpetrators are in custody. …Israel blamed for Jaffa attacksgulfnews.comAnti-Arab Vandalism [...]

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CTV.ca Hamas official dismisses Abbas' UN bid as 'jump in the air'The Daily StarSIDON, Lebanon: A senior Hamas official dismissed Friday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to seek UN recognition of a Palestinian state as “a political jump in the air” designed to scupper an inter-Palestinian …Experts examine Palestinian UN membership bideTaiwan NewsExperts examine Palestinian [...]

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Globe and Mail Palestinian leaders renew attack on Tony Blair over IsraelThe GuardianTony Blair in New York. He has lost his credibility as a neutral mediator by 'parroting' Israeli demands, say Palestinian leaders. Photograph: Allison Joyce/Reuters The Palestinian leadership has stepped up its attack on Tony Blair in his role as envoy …Siddiqui: Palestinian UN [...]

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