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Israeli Military Orders to confiscate more land in West Bank
Israeli military issued orders to confiscate some 300 Dunams (75 acres) from the village of Kufur Thilith near the West Bank city of Qalqilia, Palestinian sources said on Monday. The land will be used to construct the separation wall Israel is building inside the West Bank. Villagers said they saw Israeli engineers accompanied with army measuring the land's area on Sunday. The land belongs to the family of Ahmad Jaber and the family of Yousef Miqbil in the village.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14854&Itemid=1
Israel Demolishes Houses in Jerusalem for Apartheid Wall
Israeli bulldozers demolished on Monday a number of houses in Anata town of Jerusalem for the construction of the apartheid Wall. Witnesses told WAFA that Israeli soldiers opened fire and fired gas canisters at house owners who protested the Israeli measures to demolish their houses.
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=4521
Hebron settlers wage war against return of Arab shopkeepers
Hebron's Jewish Community Council is working to prevent the return of Arab shopkeepers to the "triple market" area near the Avraham Avinu quarter in the city. It is also demanding the state take control of the property in this area, which it says is part of property belonging to a religious group called Kollelot Sephardim Magen Avot. ( in OCCUPIED West Bank! )
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642188.html
Gridlock In Gaza Foils Economic Gains
The Strip is more isolated than ever, and freedom of movement in the West Bank is limited. With legislative elections in January, President Mahmoud Abbas needs to show economic results to the Palestinian public if his Fatah movement is to win. In a recent survey by pollster Khalil Shikaki, for the first time a majority of Palestinians polled cited the economy as the top concern -- even over ending Israeli occupation.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_46/b3959098.htm
Six Israelis receive organs of Jenin boy shot in error by IDF
The vital organs of a Palestinian boy mistakenly killed by the Israel Defense Forces last week have been transplanted into the bodies of six Israelis, after the boy's family donated his organs "for the sake of peace between peoples," Israel Radio reported. ( In return IOF stops Palestinians from gaza from reaching hospitals!?? )
http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/642513.html
Sharon apologizes to family of Palestinian child killed by Israeli soldiers: reports
Al Khatib said that Sharon's bureau told him that Sharon wants to see him face to face and apologize to him personally, adding that if visiting Sharon's office would serve peace and prevent killing of children, "I would of course go". He said that he would go to see Sharon and ask him to stop war for God sake and let children live free.
http://english.people.com.cn/200511/07/eng20051107_219456.html
The Israeli press's coverage of the Palestinian conflict is driven by a sense of national guilt, according to a new book by a Tel Aviv media professor
Many journalists and readers watched in despair as the state's three major newspapers, rightwing Ma'ariv, mainstream Yediot and liberal Ha'aretz, seemed to close ranks with an ultra-patriotic line in 2001. For a very long period, Israel's contributions to the violence were not mentioned, and the reports of violations of human rights in the re-occupied territories were suppressed by most of the mainstream media, at least during the first two years of the current Palestinian uprising.
http://books.guardian.co.uk/departments/politicsphilosophyandsociety/story/0,,1635726,00.html
Citizen Died of Wounds, 5 others Arrested
Director General of Emergencies in al-Shefa hospital, Dr. Moaouia Hassanin revealed to WAFA that Hani Abu Sawaween, 30 died of wounds he sustained on 12 September near Abu Holi checkpoint south of Deir al-Balah in GS after Israeli soldiers opened fire randomly towards the citizens.
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=4515
Holy Land's 'oldest church' found at Armageddon
Inmates were put to work alongside the specialists to excavate a corner of Megiddo jail for the construction of a new cell block ready for the next intake of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants. Toiling behind the barbed wire and watchtowers, they uncovered a detailed and well-preserved mosaic, the foundations of a rectangular building, and pottery dated to the third or early fourth century.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1635817,00.html
Insecurity in P.A areas; 11 residents killed, 74 injured and 9 abducted in October
The center reported that 11 residents were killed and 74 were shot and injured as a result of the misuse of weapons in the Palestinian areas. Nine residents, including two foreigners, were abducted by gunmen, in addition to eight armed attacks which were carried against private and governmental institutions last month.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14852&Itemid=1
Report: "26, including 9 children, killed in October
Gaza Center for Rights and Law reported that the Israeli army killed, during the month of October, 26 Palestinians, including 9 children, and shot injured at least 96 residents, including 31 children, 5 women and three foreigners.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14848&Itemid=1
IDF soldier who attacked Channel 2 TV film crew jailed for 28 days
The soldier's platoon commander, who ignored the attack, was suspended from his post until the end of an investigation into the affair. The incident took place Sunday afternoon adjacent to the West Bank (ILLEGAL) settlement of Beit El, located near to Ramallah
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642487.html
Rice to meet Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday
"More broadly, she will talk to each side about the other responsibilities that they have under the roadmap," the internationally backed peace framework for the Middle East that envisages an independent Palestinian state. ( ROAD MAP STATES NOTHING ABOUT APARTHEID WALL !!! )
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051107/wl_mideast_afp/mideastuspalestinian_051107143615
Abbas: Deal close on Rafah crossing
Otte said after meeting Palestinian officials that the EU was ready to play a "third-party" role at the crossing and monitor Israeli and Palestinian operations there. "Obviously what we will not be doing is taking the place of the Palestinian customs and security officials," he said. "In the end the PA will be in charge of its borders."
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642191.html
OPT: EU 'impressed' by Palestinian efforts at Gaza border
The European Union's Middle East envoy said Monday he was "impressed" by Palestinian preparations for the re-opening of the Gaza-Egypt border and played down the powers EU observers might have under an eventual deal with Israel.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LSGZ-6HWJEA?OpenDocument
Sharon says no meetings with Palestinians if Hamas runs in parliamentary elections
Ariel Sharon says if Hamas takes part in January elections for a new Palestinian parliament, then forget about any more joint meetings with Palestinian officials. That could end any chances of Mideast peace. The two sides have met to negotiate Palestinian prisoner releases, the handover of West Bank towns to Palestinian control and a host of other issues.
http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=4081510&nav=HMO6
Sharon says will hamper Hamas in Palestinian vote
"We will do whatever is possible to impose difficulties on the movement of Hamas members on election day," the official quoted Sharon as saying. ( When a criminal like Sharon speaks against Hamas, in Palestinian street it is a "Vote for Hamas"! )
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L0781132.htm
Spokesman of Presidency Office: PNA Refuses Sharon's Statement to Hamper the Coming Elections
In a statement issued Monday, the spokesman affirmed that the legislative elections will run on its proposed time, on January 25, 2006, adding that Sharon's threats are considered as a severe interference in the Palestinian internal affairs.
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=4517
PM: We'll allow Hamas participation
When asked by Cohen if Israel will interfere with the elections, Sharon said that "it would be wrong to disrupt the elections." However, Sharon added that Israel would "not offer assistance" during the election campaign, perhaps alluding to the possibility that Israel would not permit Hamas to campaign freely in the streets.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3165327,00.html
Palestinian ministry vows to keep illegal arms off streets
Interior Ministry spokesman Tawfiq Abu Khousa told reporters that the ministry and the security forces have warned militants and civilians not to hold illegal weapons that largely contributed to the prevalent chaos in the Palestinian territories.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/07/content_3746206.htm
Fatah to name candidates for legislative elections
The sources in Fatah said the meetings to be held in Ramallah are extremely important since they will decide on issues concerning the primaries of the movement and thus field candidates to run for the legislative elections due on Jan. 25, 2006.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/07/content_3746137.htm
Knesset rejects Sharon's ministerial appointments
The Knesset on Monday night rejected by a 60-54 margin Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's proposed appointments of Ehud Olmert as permanent finance minister, Roni Bar-On as industry, trade and employment minister and Ze'ev Boim as immigrant absorption minister.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642224.html
Israeli minister to attend summit in Tunisia
Shalom, who was born in Tunisia and left as an infant, hopes to improve Israel's standing in an often hostile region on the back of its withdrawal in September from the Gaza Strip after 38 years of occupation.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L07206945.htm
Florida Jihad trial nears end
If convicted, they could be sentenced to life in prison. The defendants have said any funds they sent to the Islamic Jihad was for charitable activities. Al-Arian said he was being persecuted for his outspoken support of Palestinian causes.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051107/ts_nm/security_professor_dc_1
Peretz: The Peres-Vilnai pact will save Sharon, not the Labor Party
Histadrut labor federation chairman Amir Peretz on Monday morning slammed the last-minute Labor Party election deal struck a day earlier between Vice Premier Shimon Peres and Labor MK Matan Vilnai.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642029.html
You be calm, we'll build
The problem, of course, is Hamas, Islamic Jihad, the leftist fronts and Fatah groups such as the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and others. These groups, taken together, have very broad popular support, and a great deal of effort will be necessary to convince their leadership to continue with the current relative calm.
http://www.haaretz.co.il/hasen/spages/642208.html
Iran to propose Middle East peace plan to UN
Khamenei said years ago that the only solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be to call for a referendum, participated in by Palestinians of different religions and refugees around the world.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LSGZ-6HWJAD?OpenDocument
Report: Israel to hand control of Jerusalem holy site to Vatican
President Moshe Katsav and Pope Benedict XVI are to announce the historic real estate deal during their upcoming meeting in Rome, the reports claimed. The Foreign Ministry has dismissed the reports as "nonsense,"
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/642171.html
Mofaz: Strike against Iran not on agenda
"I believe for the time being the diplomatic channel is the main one, and the United States along with the European countries should put this on the table of the U.N. Security Council, to talk about sanctions and a very deep and large inspection of all Iran's nuclear locations.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3165213,00.html
Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Bombing
The soldiers were assigned to the Army's Task Force Baghdad, which is responsible for security in the capital and the surrounding area. But the statement did not specify where the attack occurred.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051107/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq
5 U.S. Soldiers Accused of Detainee Abuse
The charges were issued Saturday against five soldiers from the 75th Ranger Regiment in connection with a Sept. 7 incident "in which three detainees were allegedly punched and kicked while awaiting movement to a detention facility," the U.S. military said in a statement.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051107/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_abuse |
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