News Highlights Dr. Mustafa Bargouthi condemns the Israeli killing of Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli offensive entered its 4th day; almost 400 Palestinians are dead with over 1500 wounded so far. Five sisters murdered by Israeli missiles in Jabaliya, ranging in age from 2 – 17. The Free Gaza ship Dignity …

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News Highlights: Israeli peace activist Neta Golan arrested by Israeli police after going to Gaza on one of the Free Gaza boats. The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem prays for an end to Israeli occupation and injustice in his Christmas message, and criticizes the siege on Gaza. Israel is implementing a PR campaign internationally to drum …

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News Highlights: Palestinian MP Mustafa Bargouthi says Israel’s prisoner releases are an attempt to deceive world opinion; Israel has arrested 5 times more Palestinians since Annapolis than it has released in a “revolving door” policy and still holds 47 MPs in prison. Hamas will not renew the six month old ceasefire with Israel, although it …

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News Summary: Free Gaza boat breaks the Israeli siege on Gaza for the 4th time, bringing medical supplies and international academics. UN Human Rights Council calls on Israel to implement recommendations, including lifting the blockade on Gaza. Qatar calls off aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza due to pressure from Israeli officials. Palestinians in Hebron/AlKhalil …

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News Highlights: Food aid is over 2/3 of the humanitarian aid requested by the UN and NGOs to assist Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. European Development Commissioner expresses concern over the deteriorating situation in Gaza and calls the Israeli closure of border crossings “collective punishment”. Israel may free 250 Palestinian prisoners, out of …

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News Highlights: Palestinians in Gaza are facing a deteriorating situation as the Israeli closure leads to a lack of medicine, food and fuel; doctors struggle to save people with cancer, kidney disease and other serious illnesses due to lack of available treatments. Foreign Press Association petitions the Israeli government to stop its ban on journalists …

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News: Israel maintains blockade of Gaza, despite warning from international aid agencies, including the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Power outages widen in Gaza and hospital and water treatment facilities are impacted. Foreign Press Association says Israel is banning foreign journalists from entering Gaza and condemns the move as an unprecedented violation of press …

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News Highlights: Gazans plunged into darkness, due to Israel’s suspension of fuel shipments. Journalists are also affected by the Israeli closure and the Foreign Press Association protests against the restrictions. Israeli police evict Palestinian family from their east Jerusalem home of 52 years, despite ongoing appeal in Israeli court. UN Agency says food distribution will …

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News Highlights: As world attention is focused on the U.S. election, Israeli land and air strikes in Gaza kill at least 6 Palestinians. International volunteers join local Palestinians to defend a home under attack by Israeli settlers in Hebron/AlKhalil. Israeli military intelligence chief warns extremist settlers may become more violent as Israeli government votes to …

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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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