October 2008 archive

This week …

News Highlights: Israeli settlers and soldiers harass Palestinian farmers from Kfar Qadum, as they try to harvest their olives; the village has come under almost daily attack, despite the presence of international peace activists. Egypt offers new draft to achieve Palestinian national unity, with a meeting in Cairo in November. Syria calls on the U.N. …

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This week …

News Highlights: As olive harvest continues, Israeli military and settlers attack Palestinian farmers in village of Kafr Qadum. British environmentalist jailed by Israeli forces after being seized on the sidelines of settler rally in Beit Sahour near Bethlehem. UNRWA director calls for immediate end to Israeli blockade on Gaza. Egypt hands over draft plan for …

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This week …

News Highlights: Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli troops near Ramallah, and several others injured. A majority of Palestinians believe the Oslo accords harmed Palestinian national interests, according to a new poll. Palestinian olive harvest begins, under increasingly difficult conditions as settler attacks and the wall push farmers off their land. Palestinian Israeli legislators criticize …

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This week …

News Highlights: Palestinians begin annual olive harvest under difficult conditions, including violent attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers. International Solidarity Movement re-establishes its presence in Gaza, and will be based in Rafah to assist Palestinian fishermen and farmers. In the past 8 years, Israeli forces have killed 5526 Palestinians including 1010 children under 18 and …

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