The reported killing of at least 10 people by Israeli forces during a raid on ships seeking to break the Israeli and Egyptian blockade on the Palestinian Gaza Strip has provoked public and diplomatic anger from Turkey, which has recalled its ambassador to Israel.
(Via Voice of America News)
Turkish ships, carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians, are joining the eight-ship flotilla bound for Gaza despite Israeli warnings of preventing the international ship convoy to enter the Gaza border.
(Via Voice of America News)
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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UNRWA says the ongoing blockade of Gaza’s borders has caused the private sector to collapse and unemployment and poverty to rise to unprecedented levels.
This program was produced by Voice Of America News for January 25, 2010.
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U.S. President Barack Obama began his presidency a year ago with the promise to make Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking a high priority. So far, little has been done to get the two sides back to the negotiating table – until now.
This program was produced by Voice Of America News for January 15, 2010.
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Israel war planes have struck at smuggling tunnels between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Palestinian officials say at least three people died and several others were wounded in the attack.
This program was produced by Voice Of America for August 25, 2009.
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Muslims in the Middle East are observing the holy month of Ramadan which began on Saturday.
This program was produced by Voice Of America for August 22, 2009.
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Israel is under fire again for alleged settlement expansion, this time in a report by Israeli watchdog group, Peace Now. The settlers are crying foul.
This program was produced by Voice of America for August 23, 2009.
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The U.S. group Human Rights Watch is urging Israeli leaders to thoroughly investigate reports that soldiers shot and killed civilians who were carrying white flags during Israel’s 22-day assault on the Gaza Strip six months ago.
This program was produced by Voice of America News for August 13, 2009.
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After winding up a conference in Bethlehem, Palestinian leaders have endorsed the peace process with Israel, but reserved the right to return to armed resistance. The gathering has aroused concern in Israel.
This program was produced by Voice of America for August 9, 2009.
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