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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
04-16-07 - Restrictions harm Palestinian industry The Israeli measures have severed the flow of people and goods between the West Bank and Gaza. The West Bank is carved up by Israel's separation barrier and a network of checkpoints that make travel and trade even within the territory difficult. Gaza producers have to export through Israel.
04-16-07 - Palestinians say no proof BBC reporter killing claim is true
04-16-07 - BBC awaits news on journalist after militants' murder claim Mr Johnston's parents, Graham and Margaret, said it was "a desperately worrying time". "We make a heartfelt appeal to anybody who may have knowledge of Alan's situation and well-being to contact the authorities in Gaza," they said in a statement. "Our son has lived and worked among the people of Gaza for the last three years to bring their story to the outside world and we ask every one of them to help end this ordeal."
04-16-07 - Officials back PM on arms transfer to Abbas Defense officials expressed support on Monday for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's decision to transfer weapons to a military force loyal to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, claiming that the move is necessary to counter a massive military force Hamas is building in the Gaza Strip.
04-16-07 - At-Tuwani Update: March 14-April 10, 2007 During school patrol in the afternoon, settlers waited until the escort
dropped the children off past the Havat Ma?on outpost, and attacked the
children. Three children sustained mild injuries while running from the
settlers. The settlers stole two children?s backpacks. According to the
children, the soldiers were close enough to see the entire thing.
04-16-07 - Archbishop prays for BBC Gaza man
04-16-07 - Israeli PM calls for diggers to stay in Iraq Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has warned against a premature withdrawal of US and Australian forces from Iraq Whose War is this?
04-16-07 - University massacre claims 33 lives; worst case in US In the background of the footage, gunshots could be heard, and a loud scream of a policeman running toward him trying to get him to seek safety. Albarghouti, a Palestinian born on the West Bank who grew up in Saudi Arabia, said Blacksburg was a beautiful small town until Monday's violence.
04-16-07 - Syria says ready to help boost Palestinian national unity
04-16-07 - Gates to visit Israel in hopes of calming fears over Iran threat US Defense Secretary Robert Gates will attempt to allay Israeli fears during his short trip to Israel on Wednesday regarding the looming Iranian nuclear threat as well as the consequences of an American withdrawal from Iraq
04-16-07 - France continues to support Palestinian government: Chirac French President Jacques Chirac has reaffirmed France's support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, according to a statement issued by the French Presidential office on Monday.
04-16-07 - Police probe firm for links with settlers at disputed Hebron house The company that facilitated the purchase of the disputed house in Hebron occupied by settlers is currently the subject of a police probe. Police suspect the company of forgery and fraud in purchases performed before the transaction of the contested house.
04-16-07 - China to Deal With Palestinians China and Switzerland have informed Palestinian officials they will deal with the new Palestinian unity government made up of the moderate Fatah movement and the Islamic militant Hamas group, the information minister said Monday.
04-16-07 - Israeli FM urges Arabs to engage in peace talks They have been engaging in peace talks. It's Israel that keeps playing games (as usual). The world said 'peace'. Israel thought it said 'piece' - as in, a piece of Lebanon, a piece of Syria, a piece of Palestine.
04-16-07 - Palestinian PM says the prisoner swap deal advances
04-16-07 - Prime Minister says Marwan is on list for exchange
04-16-07 - Israeli army abducts shepherds in At-Tuwani The shepherds, Usef Ibrahim Abed Mur, of Imneizel, and Muhammed Jihad Halil Abu Aram, of Qawawis, were grazing on Palestinian land. The arrests occurred after Yacov Dalia, a settler from the area invited soldiers onto the land and argued that the land is owned by the State of Israel.
04-16-07 - Olmert: Israel open to prisoner exchange
04-16-07 - UN-HABITAT launches Saudi-funded charity housing project in Palestine The Saudi Committee for the Palestinian People Relief has disbursed US$ 6.3 million through UN-HABITAT to help provide housing and shelter for Palestinian widows and women living in poverty in the West Bank town of Al Khalil, also known as Hebron.
04-16-07 - International support for Palestinian political prisoners
04-16-07 - One civilian injured by Israeli army gunfire in northern Gaza Strip One Palestinian civilian was injured on Monday morning when Israeli troops opened fire at him in Beit Lahia town in the northern part of the Gaza strip
04-16-07 - Israeli army invades Jenin refugee camp and nearby village, clashes with the local youth Local youth took to the streets and clashed with the army using rocks and empty glass bottles; Israeli forces responded by firing live rounds and tear gas bombs at them
04-16-07 - Eight civilians abducted by Israeli army from several parts of the West Bank
04-16-07 - Israeli forces invade Nablus and attack residents' homes
04-16-07 - Olmert too weak to make peace, says PA minister During the press conference, Barghouti also referred to a video published by Ynet Thursday, showing two Palestinian youngsters used by IDF soldiers as human shields.
04-16-07 - Haredi community in Negev will balance demographics, researcher says The government appears to be encouraging Jewish settlement in the Negev area....."It is hoped that this is the beginning of a 'proper geographic policy'," There's that Israeli demography again.
04-16-07 - In White Plains, peace advocate takes on Israel Naor's activities include New Profile, a movement that opposes Israel's occupation of Palestine and supports non-violent opposition, calling for the recognition of men and women's right to express their social commitment via civic service instead of mandatory military service.
04-16-07 - Judge keeps lobbyist trial open The judge in the classified information trial of two former AIPAC staffers threw out a prosecution request to keep significant portions of the trial secret from the public.
04-16-07 - Freedom for Alan Johnston
04-16-07 - Israel Makes a SOCOM
04-16-07 - JERUSALEM: Bishop Suheil Dawani enthroned in lively, colorful ceremony Local Jerusalem Orthodox, Lutheran, Armenian, Coptic, Protestant and Roman Catholic prelates, pastors and members of religious orders processed into the cathedral accompanied by a Palestinian Youth Marching Band, amid clouds of incense and smiling faces.
04-16-07 - GCC Countries Complicate US' Iran Plans** The issue of public opinion becomes relevant in the context of a Zogby International survey of six Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where only six percent of respondents thought Iran a major threat to their security. About 80 percent considered Israel and the U.S. as the two biggest external threats
04-16-07 - China calls for resuming peace talks between Israel, Palestinians
04-16-07 - NGO worker teaches children origami in Gaza Origami is part of the psychosocial program she provides to youngsters in the Gaza Strip for nearly four years, where she has heard the incessant sound of gunfire since her arrival. Her aim is to "create a place where kids can feel safe."
04-16-07 - Why Won?t Prominent Republicans Criticize Novak Today, the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) called on Republican party leaders to offer a public rebuke of right wing pundit Bob Novak?s harsh anti-Israel stance and string of unbalanced columns. The HORROR!
04-16-07 - Israeli, Palestinian Unite to Enlighten on Polarizing Conflict
04-16-07 - Hizbullah says UN role could create 'chaotic Lebanon'
04-16-07 - International Solidarity Movement (ISM) called on Monday for a march as a solidarity event to commemorate the Palestinian Prisoner's Day.
04-16-07 - Hamas Calling for Peace By Robert D. Novak While avoiding Israel-bashing, Shaer conjectured: "I don't think the Israeli government wants a two-state solution. Without pressure from the president of the United States, nothing is going to happen." That sounded like a plea for help from George W. Bush. But will he hear it if Elliott Abrams does not listen?
Not likely.
04-16-07 - Israel- Palestine: The Politics of Pragmatism
04-16-07 - Jordan and Palestine Discuss Tourism Relations
04-16-07 - Official: Little support for Holocaust survivors Most Holocaust survivors in Israel do not receive special state benefits, a government official
revealed.
04-16-07 - Candidate: Making money part of Jewish tradition During the speech, Thompson also called himself the governor of the first state to buy "Jewish bonds" -- presumably meaning Israel Bonds -- and said his friend who persuaded him to buy the bonds was also a big supporter of the "Jewish Defense League" -- probably meaning the
Anti-Defamation League, not the militant group.
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