Israel escalates attacks in the West Bank, and in Gaza, navy forces attack Palestinian fishing boats. These stories and more in today’s update from Palestine.
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Tony Blair announced his intention to visit the region next week to revive the peace process while the Israeli army attacks the Gaza Strip and the West Bank killing 14 Palestinians. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army kills one Palestinian and injures one other. In the West Bank meanwhile, 8 members of Hamas are arrested by security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. These stories and more in today’s update.
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A new US arms deal boosts military aid to Israel by 25%, while the Israeli army continue to attack Palestinian killing seven this week. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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The Israeli army attacks and kidnaps Palestinian fishermen in Gaza while in the West Bank Israeli troops attack cities and kidnap seven civilians. These stories and more in today’s update.
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Israel continued its policy of targeted-assassinations of resistance fighters in the Gaza Strip and the kidnapping of activists throughout the West Bank, with today’s attacks leaving one dead, several injured and at least six others kidnapped. These stories and more in today’s update.
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Israel on Sunday launched a number of attacks in the Gaza Strip, the first since Hamas established control in the area, killing one member of Islamic Jihad and injuring four others. While in the West Bank, the Israeli military continued to kidnap civilians throughout the region. These stories and more in today’s update.
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While Palestinian and Israeli officials are negotiating a prisoners’ swap deal, Israeli army continue to attack Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and Israeli settlers continue to expand and build new settlements. These stories and more in this week’s recap.
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In the West Bank this past week, nonviolent resistance against the occupation and wall construction continued. In Bil’in village, 15 protesters were injured Friday during the weekly demonstration against settlement and wall construction. Six protesters, including two Israelis, were injured in demonstrations in Al Ma’assara village near Bethlehem.
International sanctions against the Palestinian Authority unity government continue, though Europeans countries are beginning to host talks with Palestinian officials. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Palestine on Wednesday as part of her tour of Middle Eastern nations including Lebanon, and Syria.
The Israeli military carried out 24 invasions of Palestinian communities in the West Bank this week. At least 36 Palestinians were abducted, bringing the yearly total to 897. Israeli checkpoints continue to heavily restrict travel throughout the West Bank despite Israeli claims that these restrictions have eased. Israeli settlers continued to escalate their attacks on Palestinian civilians.
In Gaza, Israeli undercover forces carried out several attacks. Palestinian fishermen continue to be targeted by the Israeli navy and two Palestinians were wounded. Civil unrest continues to plague Gaza with civilians injured amidst the fighting. BBC reporter Alan Johnston is still being held captive by unknown people. His abduction sparked protests by Palestinian journalists in solidarity.
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