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3rd April, 2013
Israeli aircraft hit Gaza in first strikes since November
In response to several rocket fire incidents directed at Israel, an Israel Air Force aircraft targeted overnight two extensive terror sites in the Northern Gaza Strip.
In response to several rocket fire incidents directed at Israel, an Israel Air Force aircraft targeted overnight two extensive terror sites in the Northern Gaza Strip.
24th March, 2013
Israel says Syria reason for restoring Turkey ties
Concerns that Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons could reach militant groups bordering Israel and Turkey was the motivating factor in restoring relations with Ankara, Israel's prime minister said.
Concerns that Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons could reach militant groups bordering Israel and Turkey was the motivating factor in restoring relations with Ankara, Israel's prime minister said.
14th March, 2013
Iran test-fires short-range missiles
Iranian media say the military has test-fired several short-range missiles, including the type Palestinian militant Hamas group used to attack Tel Aviv last November.
Iranian media say the military has test-fired several short-range missiles, including the type Palestinian militant Hamas group used to attack Tel Aviv last November.
12th March, 2013
Obama meets with Arab-American leaders ahead of Israel trip
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
11th February, 2013
Voter registration starts in Gaza, West Bank: election chief
Voter registration has been delayed for years due to a long-running dispute between the Hamas rulers of Gaza and its Fatah rival which dominates the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority.
Voter registration has been delayed for years due to a long-running dispute between the Hamas rulers of Gaza and its Fatah rival which dominates the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority.
6th January, 2013
In Gaza Strip, children bear psychological scars of conflict
Anxiety, excessive worrying, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder are rampant among Gaza’s young people.
Anxiety, excessive worrying, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder are rampant among Gaza’s young people.
5th January, 2013
Fatah rally in Gaza looks towards alliance with Hamas
For years, Fatah loyalists in Gaza faced retribution from the Hamas regime, which banned them from gathering.
For years, Fatah loyalists in Gaza faced retribution from the Hamas regime, which banned them from gathering.
24th December, 2012
Gaza targeting of Israel civilians violates war laws: HRW
“The laws of war prohibit reprisal attacks against civilians, regardless of unlawful attacks by the other side,” it said.
“The laws of war prohibit reprisal attacks against civilians, regardless of unlawful attacks by the other side,” it said.
7th December, 2012
Hamas chief kisses Gaza soil on first ever visit
Hamas leader in exile Khaled Meshaal made his first visit to Gaza on Friday, kissing the ground and saying he hoped he would one day die a “martyr” in the Palestinian territory.
Hamas leader in exile Khaled Meshaal made his first visit to Gaza on Friday, kissing the ground and saying he hoped he would one day die a “martyr” in the Palestinian territory.
29th November, 2012
Could a Palestinian state bring Israel before the ICC?
Could Palestine bring Israel to the International Criminal Court for crimes committed during the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
Could Palestine bring Israel to the International Criminal Court for crimes committed during the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
28th November, 2012
Denmark to back upgraded Palestinian UN status
“I am happy to announce that Denmark will vote in favour ... (in) the vote on Thursday,” Foreign Minister Villy Soevndal said.
“I am happy to announce that Denmark will vote in favour ... (in) the vote on Thursday,” Foreign Minister Villy Soevndal said.
24th November, 2012
Pakistan shows solidarity with the people of Gaza
Pakistanis take to the streets during organised protests against the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Pakistanis take to the streets during organised protests against the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
24th November, 2012
Israel firms up security as Gaza truce takes hold
Israel restricted Palestinian access to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday and kept a tight grip on security as a first death tested a hard-won truce ending fighting in and around Gaza.
Israel restricted Palestinian access to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday and kept a tight grip on security as a first death tested a hard-won truce ending fighting in and around Gaza.
22nd November, 2012
Ceasefire in the Middle East
Egypt announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire had been reached to end the conflict.
Egypt announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire had been reached to end the conflict.
22nd November, 2012
Gaza ceasefire comes into effect
Heavy celebratory gunfire could be heard throughout the Gaza Strip, and residents also released fireworks into the night sky, where Israeli drones could still be heard buzzing overhead.
Heavy celebratory gunfire could be heard throughout the Gaza Strip, and residents also released fireworks into the night sky, where Israeli drones could still be heard buzzing overhead.
21st November, 2012
Abbas hopes for Gaza truce during Clinton visit
“President Abbas wished that before Clinton leaves Egypt a ceasefire will be announced,” Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat said.
“President Abbas wished that before Clinton leaves Egypt a ceasefire will be announced,” Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat said.
21st November, 2012
Explosion hits bus in Tel Aviv, 10 wounded
The blast shattered windows on the bus, which was driving on a street that runs alongside Israel’s defence headquarters.
The blast shattered windows on the bus, which was driving on a street that runs alongside Israel’s defence headquarters.
21st November, 2012
Two local journalists killed in Gaza
Two local journalists are killed in Gaza as Israeli army confirms the death of a soldier killed by a rocket.
Two local journalists are killed in Gaza as Israeli army confirms the death of a soldier killed by a rocket.
21st November, 2012
Gaza ablaze again
If there is to be a cessation of the violence it can only come from international intervention.
If there is to be a cessation of the violence it can only come from international intervention.
21st November, 2012
Gaza militants say ceasefire within hours
Negotiators said a deal may be announced in Cairo later following days of negotiations brokered by an Egyptian govt that is keen to make sure the unrest does not spill over to its volatile Sinai territory.
Negotiators said a deal may be announced in Cairo later following days of negotiations brokered by an Egyptian govt that is keen to make sure the unrest does not spill over to its volatile Sinai territory.
