Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Israeli Premier Ehud Olmert in the West Bank city of Jericho this week as the Israeli army continued to attack Palestinians, killing eight in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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Israel attacks Palestinian communities in the Gaza strip and the West Bank, and kills 21. Meanwhile Palestinians continue their nonviolent struggle against the wall and settlements in the West Bank. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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In the Gaza Strip, BBC reporter Alan Johnston is freed after 114 days in captivity. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Israeli forces invaded a number of towns and cities, kidnapping many and killing one Palestinian child. These stories and more in today’s update.
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As the Israeli army continues its invasions to the West Bank and some parts of Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dissolved the unity government and declared a state of emergency. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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Nonviolent resistance continues to grow in Palestine against the wall and settlements while the Israeli army stages deadly air strikes against the Palestinians who continue to call for international observers and protection. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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While the Palestinian prepare to commemorate 59 years of Al-Nakba, factional infighting in Gaza Strip kills dozens of Palestinians and Israeli army launches several air strikes killing 17 others. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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The Israeli Army attack a building in Gaza and injure 30 civilians while in the West Bank 9 civilians are kidnapped. These stories and more in today’s update.
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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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