Sep 14 2012 - 2:32pm For first time, Israeli state agency opposes segment of West Bank separation fence
September 14, 2012

Nature and Parks Authority reneges on prior consent, claiming ecological peril and political interests.

Sep 14 2012 - 2:26pm For first time, Israeli state agency opposes segment of West Bank separation fence
September 14, 2012

For first time, Israeli state agency opposes segment of West Bank separation fence Nature and Parks Authority reneges on prior consent, claiming ecological peril and political interests.

Sep 14 2012 - 2:25pm Middle East crisis in spotlight at Toronto film fest
September 14, 2012

Dramas like "The Attack" and "Out in the Dark" explore the human side of the strife, while documentaries such as "State 194" and "The Gatekeepers" offer insight into the politics behind the conflict through interviews.

Sep 14 2012 - 2:17pm Slain US envoy 'understood Palestinian situation'
September 14, 2012

"It's just tragic," said Hanan Ashrawi, a PLO leader and veteran negotiator with Israel. "It's very sad. I thought he was a person who was not just intelligent but also caring."

Sep 12 2012 - 3:05pm Palestinian Tax Increases Canceled in Move to Calm West Bank Protests
September 12, 2012

“I hope that the Palestinian citizens could look at this situation, in light of the unique hardships we face, and will find it sufficient.”

Sep 12 2012 - 3:04pm Seven Lean Years of Peacemaking
September 12, 2012

A growing number of rightist leaders — parliamentarians, rabbis, prominent settlers — are openly advocating “Greater Israel,” their version of a one-state solution.

Sep 12 2012 - 2:59pm ATFP Mourns Victims of Consulate Attack in Benghazi
September 12, 2012

Ambassador Stevens was an exceptional diplomat who mixed impeccable professionalism with genuine passion and caring.

Sep 11 2012 - 3:27pm Israeli and Palestinian Women Launch Joint Crafts Businesses
September 11, 2012

“For the past three years, we have been meeting in homes in Israel and Palestine and learning about each other’s reality, we are trying to promote peace in our own small way.”

Sep 11 2012 - 3:23pm India reiterates support for Palestinian state
September 11, 2012

"We will continue to support Palestine’s full and equal membership at the United Nations."

Sep 11 2012 - 3:13pm Fayyad announces measures to alleviate economic crisis
September 11, 2012

VAT will be reduced to 15 percent and diesel, gas and kerosene will revert back to August prices, Civil servants will receive half of their August salaries on Wednesday and will be paid the rest later this week.


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