Friday, November 2, 2007

Headlines for 11-01-07

German FM moots EU sanctions on Iran Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday raised the possibility of EU sanctions against Iran after Israel called for Berlin's backing over its enemy's nuclear drive.


Erekat: Israeli-Palestinian negotiation teams still exchange views


Israeli army invades village near Salfit, kidnaps six civilians


U.S. ups pressure on Israel to quit W. Bank outposts Hadley's message was that if Israel wants to delay the discussions on the core issues - refugees, Jerusalem and borders - it must help the Palestinians change the situation on the ground and evacuate the outposts.
What a joke.


Fatah targets mosques in latest anti-Hamas campaign


The siege of Gaza is going to lead to a violent escalation the US is gearing up for a peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, from which Hamas is excluded and which almost nobody believes offers any prospect of real progress towards a settlement. Its main appeal to the Bush administration is perhaps that it can be seen to be doing something about the Israel-Palestine conflict at a time when it needs to corral its Arab allies for the coming confrontation with Iran. My sentiments exactly.


Israel prods Germany on Iran Israel urged Germany to stand strong on the need for tougher international pressure against Iran.


West Bank fence driving out Christians It's not a fence, it's a wall. And it was built not on the border, but inside Palestinian territory - illegal under international law.


Severe water shortage in Hebron District The shortage exists for two primary reasons. One, Mekorot's policy in the West Bank has always been based on flagrant discrimination against Palestinians and in favor of settlers.


Heavy rocket barrage hits southern Israel According to Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth's website, a total of 13 Qassam rockets were fired at Israeli communities close to the Gaza border. No injuries were reported in the attack.


Israeli army invades Ramallah; shopping malls attacked


Egypt Challenges Israeli Smuggling Claims "The Israelis are trying to pressure Egypt into reinforcing the ongoing siege of Gaza," Gamal Zahran, political science professor at Suez Canal University and independent member of parliament, told IPS. "At the same time, they are hoping to sabotage the relationship between Cairo and Hamas on one hand, and Cairo and Washington on the other."


Israeli court demands money from child of a killed Palestinian fighter The family of a Palestinian fighter killed by the Israeli army were this week shocked to receive an Israeli court order demanding the child of the fighter pay for the cost of transporting the body.


Hamas calls for a state of emergency in Gaza The ruling Hamas movement in Gaza called on Thursday on all Palestinian resistance factions to declare a high state of alert, in preparation for an imminent Israeli massive offensive on the coastal region


Israeli soldiers exchange photos of killed Palestinians Israeli soldiers have recently exchanged photos of killed Palestinians on their cellular phones, the Israeli Daily Mariv reported on Thursday.


Germany pledges one million euros to UNRWA in Gaza Germany has pledged one million euros for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, visiting German Foreign Minister Frank- Walter Steinmeier said during a press conference in Ramallah on Thursday evening with Palestinian Minister of Information Riad al Malaki.


Female detainee on hunger strike for fourth day


Al Aqsa Foundation warns of new Israeli excavation south of the Al Aqsa Mosque


Senior Palestinian official warns of land seizure in East Jerusalem


Israeli fire wounds 10 in Gaza


Shiokhy slams ongoing attacks carried by settlers and soldiers in the West Bank


New doc proves Carter embodies American spirit


Jimmy Carter Man From Plains


Palestinian journalists get investigative training The Media Development Center at Birzeit University in the West Bank is organizing a training workshop for print journalists. Application deadline: November 12.

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