Israeli mayor of bombarded border town offers talk to Hamas
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- Written by Toni O'Loughlin in Jerusalem Toni O'Loughlin in Jerusalem
- Published: 23 February 2008 23 February 2008
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· I'll do anything to save lives, says Sderot leader
· UN agrees only political deal will stop rockets
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How Labour used the law to keep criticism of Israel secret
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- Written by Richard Norton-Taylor Richard Norton-Taylor
- Published: 20 February 2008 20 February 2008
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Concern over nuclear arsenal removed from Iraq dossier
The full extent of government anxiety about the state of British-Israel relations can be exposed for the first time today in a secret document seen by the Guardian.
The document reveals how the Foreign Office successfully fought to keep secret any mention of Israel contained on the first draft of the controversial, now discredited Iraq weapons dossier. At the heart of it was nervousness at the top of government about any mention of Israel's nuclear arsenal in an official paper accusing Iraq of flouting the UN's authority on weapons of mass destruction.
Read more: How Labour used the law to keep criticism of Israel secret
Olmert says Israel has 'free hand' on blockade
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- Written by Toni O'Loughlin in Jerusalem Toni O'Loughlin in Jerusalem
- Published: 18 February 2008 18 February 2008
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· Prime minister defends actions against Gaza
· UN envoy fails to secure meeting on five-day visit
["Free Hand" rhymes with "Occupation"]
The UN's top humanitarian, Sir John Holmes, said yesterday that the
deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation in the Palestinian
territory was a "political crisis" that needed a "political solution".
He spoke as the Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, said the people of
Gaza could not live normal lives while Israelis across the border were
constantly targeted by rockets.
UN shocked by 'grim' life in Gaza
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- Written by BBC News BBC News
- Published: 15 February 2008 15 February 2008
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Undersecretary General John Holmes said it was the result of Israel closing its border crossings and the "limited food and other materials" allowed in.
Mr Holmes said 80% of Gaza's 1.5m population now depended on food aid.
Bil'in Protest Feb 22nd: As long as the wall still stands – so shall we!
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- Written by Gush Shalom Gush Shalom
- Published: 15 February 2008 15 February 2008
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אנא התלבשו באופן שמכבד את תושבי המקום.
גוש שלום, קואליציית נשים לשלום, תעאיוש, יש גבול, הועד נגד הריסות בתים, קואליציית הסטודנטים-אוניברסיטת ת"א, אנרכיסטים נגד גדרות.
As long as the wall still stands – so shall we!
Three years since the start of the village of Bil'in's popular struggle
Six months since the decision of the High Court to change the route
The wall in Bil'in has not moved – the struggle continues
On Friday, February 22 2008, we will hold a special protest to mark three years of popular, joint struggle against the wall and the occupation in Bil'in
Three years
Each and every week
152 protests
Palestinians, Israelis and Internationals marching together
Saying No! to oppression, No! to land theft and No! to separation
Yes! to partnership and solidarity between Israelis and Palestinians
Join us!
Transportation:
Tel Aviv: El Al Terminal, Arlozorov train station, 9:30am
Jerusalem: Liberty Bell Parking Lot, 9:30am
To Register:
Tel Aviv: Send an Email to Sarah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday, February 20th. Please write your name, mobile phone no. and the no. of people coming. By Phone: 052-3991897 (preferably sms)
Jerusalem: Call Yoav at 054-5280992
First-time protesters, those who feel unsure, and those who would like to receive prior information and accompaniment during the protest, are encouraged to contact Dan at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 050-7851465
Please dress in a way that respects local residents.
Gush Shalom, Women's Coalition for Peace, Ta'ayush, Yesh-Gvul, ICAHD, Student Coalition-Tel Aviv University, Anarchists Against Walls