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Bush in Israel
President Bush's recent visit to Israel to mark the 60th anniversary of the
creation of the state has sparked protests from Palestinians, who believe he
has done nothing to advance peace negotiations. President Bush's recent visit to Israel to mark the 60th anniversary of the ... more -
Happy Birthday Israel
Israel recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, but should it be a time to let off steam and let loose?
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Memorial day match
Avram Grant has steered Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League but he's received criticism because the fixture clashes with Yom Hashoah, Israel's Holocaust memorial day. Avram Grant has steered Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League but he's received criticism because the fixture clas... more
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Talking to terrorists?
In the wake of Jimmy Carter's visit to the Middle East, reports suggest that
a Hamas ceasefire is imminent. But the Israeli government is refusing to
"talk to terrorists". In the wake of Jimmy Carter's visit to the Middle East, reports suggest that ... more -
Not all Kosher
Passover laws have changed in Israel so that shops can now display
non-Kosher food during the Jewish festival, creating more tension between
the religious and secular communities. Passover laws have changed in Israel so that shops can now display ... more -
Israeli Bedouin, Unrecognised and Unwanted?
Seth Freedman talks about the plight of the Bedouin community in Israel, who
are still treated as second class citizens by Israeli authorities. Seth Freedman talks about the plight of the Bedouin community in Israel, who ... more -
West Bank settlements
The Israeli expansion of settlements in the West Bank is continuing despite
government promises to stop it. How does this impact on the peace process? The Israeli expansion of settlements in the West Bank is continuing despite ... more -
Darfur Refugees
Seth Freedman talks about Sudanese refugees in Israel and their search for a better life.
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United against division
A demonstration against the construction of the Israeli security wall was recently attended by both Palestinians and Israelis – doing wonders for building bridges between the two sides. A demonstration against the construction of the Israeli security wall was recently attended by both Palestinians and Israelis – doing ... more
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Punished for future crimes?
Commentators have said that the shooting of eight Israeli students by a Palestinian gunman may have been due to their apparent future as soldiers, but does this justify their death? Commentators have said that the shooting of eight Israeli students by a Palestinian gunman may have been due to their apparent future ... more
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Lost in translation?
An Israeli MP has made the controversial remark that rocket fire from Gaza would bring a “holocaust” to the Palestinians. Were his words taken out of context or was the condemnation of his comment justified? An Israeli MP has made the controversial remark that rocket fire from Gaza would bring a “holocaust” to the Palestinians. Were his wor... more
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A political earthquake?
After the recent earthquake in Israel and Palestine, one Israeli politician made the claim that it was caused by Israel's tolerance of homosexuals. After the recent earthquake in Israel and Palestine, one Israeli politician made the claim that it was caused by Israel's toleran... more
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Dreams of freedom
Do Israeli and Palestinian kids have different hopes, fears and aspirations for the future and does this reflect the conflict in their daily lives? Do Israeli and Palestinian kids have different hopes, fears and aspirations for the future and does this reflect the conflict in their... more
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Barrier to peace?
The construction of the Israeli security wall has lessened the contact between Israelis and Palestinians. But does it really prevent terrorist attacks or is it a way to control the Palestinian state? The construction of the Israeli security wall has lessened the contact between Israelis and Palestinians. But does it really prevent t... more
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Reporting a few hours after the suicide bombing in Israel
An Israeli woman has been killed in a suicide bombing claimed by Palestinian militants in the southern Israeli town of Dimona, the first such attack in a year. How will this affect the recently renewed peace efforts? An Israeli woman has been killed in a suicide bombing claimed by Palestinian militants in the southern Israeli town of Dimona, the fir... more
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delivering the anglo-israel cup to its rightful owners
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Reporting from Israel
The politics and policies of Israel are a hot topic. But are those who speak out criticised for their actual views, or just the fact they choose to publicly voice an opinion? The politics and policies of Israel are a hot topic. But are those who speak out criticised for their actual views, or just the fact t... more
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