This is an interesting short discussion between writer Mark Perry who broke the story on General Petraeus asking that the West Bank and Gaza be part of the Central Command’s territory. Petraeus denied the report, but as Al Jazeera’s Gregg Carlstrom writes, this triggered an important debate about the military’s view of the costs of the US-Israel-Palestine standoff.
This short clip covers Perry’s views on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the prospects of engagement by the Obama administration with Hamas and Hizballah. Interestingly, he notes that we are beginning to engage the Taliban who are killing Americans while not yet engaging Hamas and Hizballah who are not. His treatment of National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Adviser to the President on dealing with “moderate Hizballah” is worth hearing.
Mark Perry met with Gregg Carlstrom at the 5th Al Jazeera Forum.
(Via Steve Clemons)
Doha Debates features Fatah and Hamas debating reconciliation and the future of the resistance.
This program was produced by The Qatar Foundation for March 26, 2010.
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A British film maker was detained in Gaza, whilst military raids continue in the West Bank. These stories and more in today’s update from Palestine.
This program was produced by the International Middle East Media Center for February 15, 2010.
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A high-ranking Fatah official visited the Gaza Strip this week, as the Israeli siege and continued attacks claim the lives two Palestinians. These stories and more in this week’s update.
This program was produced by the International Middle East Media Center for February 5, 2010.
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A leading member of the Hamas party survives an assassination attempt, and Palestinians continue to suffer form detention and eviction notices. These stories and more in today’s update.
This program was produced by the International Middle East Media Center for February 2, 2010.
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Israel has submitted a report to the United Nations responding to allegations of war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
This program was produced by Voice Of America News for January 30, 2010.
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Medea Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK a grassroots anti-war group that seeks “positive social change through creative protest, non-violent direct action, and community involvement. Medea is also a member of the advisory committee for The Real News.
Benjamin recounts details of the recent Gaza Freedom March and describes Egypt’s role in attempts to thwart the peaceful mission and the delivery of aid for the people suffering under the siege in Gaza.
This program was produced by The Real News for January 17, 2010.
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While many have looked into the effect of U.S. foreign policy on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in general, the role of U.S. policy in internal Palestinian politics and the current divide between the two largest parties in the Palestinian political spectrum has been under discussed. What role has U.S. policy played in the inter-Palestinian divide? Does this help or hurt the long-term stated goal of American policy? Is it time for the US to reevaluate its policy based on these effects? Join us for a discussion of these issues with Dr. Nathan Brown.
Dr. Nathan Brown received his B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago and his M.A. and Ph.D. in politics and Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University. He teaches courses on Middle Eastern politics, as well as more general courses on comparative politics and international relations.
This program was produced by The Palestine Center for January 14, 2010.
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Israel announced this week it would halt construction works in illegal settlements for a period of 10 months, while military attacks on Gaza and the West Bank left four dead and six injured. These stories and more in this week’s update.
This program was produced by the International Middle East Media Center for November 27, 2009.
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Two Palestinians reported dead in Gaza while the military kidnaps eight civilians from the West Bank.
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