News headlines for “Palestine and Israel”, page 109
Q&A: Sacked for Writing Against the Egypt Regime
- Inter Press Service
For years, Abdelhalim Kandil has been one of Egypt's most high-profile opposition journalists, known for writing hard-hitting articles critical of the ruling regime of President Hosni Mubarak.
MIDEAST: To be an Arab, and an Israeli
- Inter Press Service
The cluster of blue-and-white Stars of David - Israel's national flag - had seen better days. In the wake of unseasonably heavy rain, they looked limp, anything but proud - in direct contrast to the mark their bearers hoped to make.
MIDEAST: U.S. Jews Open to Palestinian Unity Govt
- Inter Press Service
Contrary to the views of the likely incoming right-wing government of Israel, most U.S. Jews favour peace negotiations with a Palestinian unity government that would include Hamas, according to a new poll released here Tuesday by the year-old, pro-peace Jewish lobby group, J Street.
MIDEAST: Israel Under Pressure Over Divided Jerusalem
- Inter Press Service
By late Saturday afternoon hundreds of heavily armed Israeli security forces on horseback and on foot had arrested over 20 Palestinians, assaulted a handful of people, and prevented numerous festivities from taking place.
EGYPT: Pyramids may Rise Above the Recession
- Inter Press Service
When tourism officials met at the start of the year to discuss the impact of the global financial crisis on Egypt's tourism industry, the prognosis looked bleak. But now, three months into 2009, a better picture is emerging - and some experts believe the battened-down sector can weather the storm.
MIDEAST: Disputes Coming to a Head
- Inter Press Service
Key issues in conflict between Israelis and Palestinians are all coming to a head. But, even if these immediate issues are resolved, in any event, the conflict itself and an overriding diplomatic paralysis threaten to take long-term hold and to stymie all efforts to move the conflict onto a peace track any time soon.
MIDEAST: Pressure Mounts on Egypt to Deliver Results
- Inter Press Service
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak weathered the recent war in neighbouring Gaza much more successfully than many observers had expected, and after the war ended Jan. 18 he emerged as the sole mediator in negotiations over stabilising the ceasefire and other key related issues.
MIDEAST: Israeli Soldiers Condemn War on Gaza
- Inter Press Service
Based on testimony from Israeli soldiers who took part in the recent war in Gaza, Israel is being confronted directly with the serious charge that permitted rules of engagement allowed for the killing of Palestinian civilians and widespread destruction of Palestinian property.
MIDEAST: Israelis Using 'Excessive' Force Against Protesters
- Inter Press Service
The critical wounding of a U.S. activist has highlighted the excessive use of force by Israeli forces.
MIDEAST: Palestinians Failing to Stitch the Split
- Inter Press Service
Reconciliation talks between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Cairo this week yielded an agreement to hold national elections early next year. The two sides, however, remain deadlocked over the proposed terms of a national unity government.
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