One dead in Gaza-Egypt shooting At least one Palestinian has been killed by gunfire that broke out during clashes between Egyptian police and Gazan protestors at the Rafah crossing.
1 killed by Israel suicide bomber A violent offshoot of moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement claimed responsibility, which could complicate recently renewed peace efforts.
Israeli troops kill two Hamas gunmen in Gaza
Israeli military kidnaps at least three across the West Bank
EU to act in Gaza if solution is reached, Solana says On a two-day-visit in Egypt, European foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the European Union (EU) is ready to take up its role in the Gaza Strip, if a political solution is agreed on, sources said on Sunday.
Sibel Edmonds Must Be Heard by Philip Giraldi Many of the officials involved are apparently the same neoconservatives who cooked the books to enable the rush to war against Iraq and who are continuing to urge more wars in the Middle East, most notably against Iran and Syria. Several of them are close allies of leading Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
The Great Betrayal by Patrick J. Buchanan Where Bush has lately cleansed his administration of neocons, McCain offers the last best hope for a neocon return and restoration and more wars in the Middle East. And if, as seems probable, Bibi Netanyahu again becomes prime minister of Israel, he and a President McCain will find a pretext for war on Iran.
Israeli air force attacks Gaza militant: Hamas Israel's air force attacked a senior Palestinian militant as he drove through the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, wounding him and at least two others, a source in the ruling Hamas faction said.
Bush budget launches new Israel aid The Bush administration increased the amount partly as compensation to Israel for a planned $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and its Arab neighbors. The administration defends the overall package as necessary to contain Iranian hegemony and to spur Israel and moderate Arab nations to support Israeli-Palestinian peace.
4 Qassam rockets fired at Sderot; no injuries
Zakarnah: W.B government workers will strike Tuesday and Wednesday
Palestinian official: Israel threatens more restrictions on Gaza fuel
Palestinian negotiator accuses Hamas of destroying statehood essentials
Egypt gathers Palestinians at al-Arish airport for departure
Palestinian teen planning stabbing attack nabbed in Hebron Security forces were able to foil an attack on Border Guard officers stationed in the Cave of Patriarchs in the West Bank city of Hebron, Monday, after arresting a Palestinian teen carrying a 9-inch knife.
Fatah militant and PFLP claim Dimona bombing An armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction carried out a bombing in southern Israel on Monday along with another militant group, a Fatah source said.
Hamas sources: Palestinian security forces arrests 9 members of the movement from the West Bank
Abbas condemns Palestinian bombing in Israel President Mahmoud Abbas condemned a Palestinian suicide bombing in the Israeli town of Dimona on Monday but also levelled censure at an earlier military raid by Israel in the occupied West Bank.
Jordan's King Abdullah II: 2008 "crossroad" for Mideast peace
The Israeli army kidnaps four civilians from Hebron area
A Palestinian dies of heart attack on one of Israeli checkpoints It is reported that Ali al Faqeeh aged 44, was previously in good health. He suffered the heart attack while waiting his turn to pass the checkpoint.
Alarmed at deteriorating situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Palestinian rights committee bureau warns recent political momentum could be jeopardized Routine Israeli military operations in the West Bank and air strikes at the Gaza Strip, the expansion of settlements in and around East Jerusalem, the continued construction of the wall in the West Bank, and the imposition of a damaging blockade and sanctions on the Gaza Strip are undermining the implementation of the Joint Understanding achieved by the parties at Annapolis and run contrary to Israel?s Road Map obligations. Hundreds of Israeli checkpoints throughout the West Bank threaten to render any economic assistance ineffective.
With Jewish states up for grabs on Feb. 5, candidates seek edge All the presidential campaigns in their bid for Jewish support have stressed support for Israel and strength in combating Islamic terrorismn.
Lebanese block Israeli attempt to divert rain water Lebanese residents from the Southern village of Kfar Kila have thwarted an attempt by Israeli workers backed by Israeli troops to reopen a channel that would allow them to divert rain water form Lebanese territory into Israel, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported on Saturday
U.S. condemns attack in Israel and condemns Hamas
US anti-missile ship to dock in Haifa An American missile ship set to dock at Haifa Port on Monday is equipped with an anti-missile defense system that could be deployed in the region in the event of an Iranian missile attack against Israel.
Lebanon to lodge UN complaint against Israel for border shooting Lebanon's government decided Monday to lodge a complaint with the UN Security Council against Israel for a cross-border shooting incident that killed one Lebanese man and wounded another.
Jailed Hamas legislators call for countering Israel?s plan to dig a tunnel near the Al Aqsa Mosque
Congress, using disinfo from MEMRI, set to cut Egypt's aid
International Finance Corporation extends help to Palestinians The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, hopes to sign three agreements during a visit by its chief executive officer Lars Thunell to the West Bank in early February.
Why Clinton is good for Israel By U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey In the months and years since Sept. 11, 2001, Senator Clinton's strength, vision and leadership have been invaluable in the efforts to rebuild New York and to ensure
that our nation is never attacked by terrorists again. The fear, confusion, anger and challenges after this tragic attack brought into focus for many Americans the inextricable link between the United States and Israel, a principle Hillary Clinton has long understood.
Long struggle finally brings Gaza student to Central Michigan After nearly a year of being trapped in Gaza, Matar has been freed from the border and is now fulfilling his dreams of getting an education at Central Michigan.
MECC Calls for Solidarity with People of Gaza & Immediate End of Siege In a statement issued on the 25th of January, MECC General Secretary called the international community to show solidarity with the people of Gaza.
French envoy condemns Iran statements A French ambassador summoned by Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned recent comments by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad implying Israel would be destroyed, a French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Monday.
Conquering Conflict through Creation: The Power of a Child's Canvas The exhibition features work by Palestinian children and youth from the SOS Hermann Gmeiner School and SOS Children's Village Bethlehem.
Sympathy for Gaza Turns Egyptian Footballer Into Hero Abou Trika, the popular Egyptian soccer player, is now a national hero. He won the hearts of Egyptians for displaying a slogan in support of Gaza at the African Nations Cup.
Obama ads in Jewish Calif. papers "Together we can," they say in large type, and list such items as ensure Israel's security as a Jewish state and its quest for peace; create an affordable universal health care system; end the war in Iraq; and preserve the separation between church and state.
Hip-hop concludes Palestine Week
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