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Soldiers attack a peaceful procession against the Wall in Aboud, eight injured
Khoury reported that soldiers detained three residents and severely kicked and clubbed them with batons; the three were transferred to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Ramallah. Azar appealed humanitarian and international organizations to interfere in support of the village which is “under the threat of becoming a big prison”.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15166&Itemid=1
Kibbutzniks help Palestinians restore destroyed olive groves
Ten volunteers from the Kibbutz Movement's assignment division, headed by Yoel Marshak, arrived Saturday at the olives grove of the West Bank village of Salem, in order to help its Palestinian residents restore the olive groves that were destroyed by (ILLEGAL) settlers from Elon Moreh a month ago.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650133.html
Israel Gradually Occupies Eastern Jerusalem
Israel is in actual fact occupying parts of Jerusalem where Arabs reside by using Jewish settlements and the "firewall" with the idea in mind of prohibiting East Jerusalem from being the capital of the independent Palestinian state. "Ariel Sharon intends his actions to exclude Eastern Jerusalem from the course of negotiations,"
http://www.zaman.com/?bl=international&alt=&trh=20051126&hn=26809
Future of West Bank at stake in Israel polls: president
"This has been at the centre of all election campaigns since 1967 but it has never been resolved and the people have never given a clear reply on the alternative which it wants." Katsav said the March election, following Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in September, was now a "referendum" on the future of the Palestinian territories.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051126/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelvote_051126141639
Female detainees in Telmond complain of bad conditions
The mother of detainee Islam Issa Al Adawen, told the WAFA news agency that the detainees are suffering bad living conditions, and that rats, cockroaches are spread all over the rooms and facilities of the prison.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15183&Itemid=1
Extremist Jews attack eight Arab residents in Shfa-Amr, eight injured
The bus was filled with Arab residents who participated in a wedding in Jerusalem, and while on their way to the town, an extremist Jewish group attacked the bus and hurled stones at it. The attack was carried out near Kfar Ghadid (ILLEGAL) settlements.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15167&Itemid=1
(ILLEGAL) Settlers attack a resident from Ertass village
Salah Sa'eed, 60, was going to Jerusalem through a military checkpoint called 300 or Gilo when he was attacked by (ILLEGAL) settlers form the near by (ILLEGAL) Gilo settlement.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15180&Itemid=1
2 settlers arrested in Hebron following violence
Palestinians say that the incident is not the first of its kind, and that settlers have thrown stones at passer-bys and at Palestinian homes in the past. According to Palestinian Hebron residents, settlers have also attacked journalists and students.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175212,00.html
Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron closed, two residents arrested
The source stated that this is the first time in thirty years in which the department receives such a decision to close the mosque during this particular feast known as Sarah Feast. The mosque was closed on Friday afternoon, after the Muslims conducted the Friday prayers in order to receive Jewish worshipers there.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15177&Itemid=1
Israeli troops attack a voting station Bethlehem
Soldiers fired tear gas at residents standing in front of voting post was for Fateh elections in the camp, which led to clashes between youth and the army. No injuries or arrests were reported.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15179&Itemid=1
Hamas demands international guarantees for any future agreement
Sheikh Yasser Mansour, one of the prominent political leaders of Hamas movement, demanded international guarantees of Israeli commitments before talking about an agreement or a future truce.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15171&Itemid=1
Foreign Office 'unrelentingly pro-Palestinian' says Israel
No 10 played down the document, saying it was "drawn up as part of the EU process, reflecting not just British views but the collective views of the head of missions in (OCCUPIED) Jerusalem". Although it was written by British diplomats at the UK's consulate in east Jerusalem, one diplomat said "there are others who agree with it".
http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1651249,00.html
Gaza border opens as Palestinian gate to the world
Rafah opens up the world to the Gaza Strip's 1.3 million largely impoverished residents after fears the territory would be transformed into a "giant prison" following the end of Israel's 38-year occupation.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051126/wl_mideast_afp/mideastgazaborder_051126134420
Israel (ILLEGAL OCCUPIER) : Barghouti to stay in jail until peace deal
Barghouti, 46, a charismatic grassroots leader, is seen as a potential future successor to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, were Barghouti to be released from prison. He is an icon of the younger generation of Palestinian leaders, who grew up in the Palestinian territories.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650110.html
UNRWA plans to construct 600 new homes for refugees
The UNRWA will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates regarding financing this project. Also, Abu Zayd added that the UNRWA will continue to conduct its duties in the Palestinian territories until a permanent solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is reached.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15173&Itemid=1
Barghouti wins Fatah primaries
In response, Meretz Chairman Yossi Beilin called Saturday for Barghouti to be released from prison. "Barghouti heads one of the Palestinian camps that do want peace and so this is the moment to end his sentence and allow him to lead the Palestinian nation, in preparation for an historical peace agreement with Israel," he said.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3174972,00.html
Fatah primaries elections postponed: official
On Friday, primaries were held in four of the largest West Bank districts of Ramallah, Nablus, Bethlehem and Jenin. In coming days, primaries are expected to be held in several more districts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/26/content_3839809.htm
Palestinians to build 10 industrial zones: minister
The minister also revealed a variety of development projects with a total worth of 2.25 billion dollars. Sanakrot also said a Palestinian-Jordanian-Egyptian meeting will soon be held, which is designed to boost investment and development in the Palestinian territories.
http://english.people.com.cn/200511/24/eng20051124_223503.html
EU: PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES REMAIN "SERIOUS CAUSE FOR CONCERN"
The "unprecedented socio-economic and humanitarian crisis" which the Palestinians have experienced over the past five years, is continuing to give "serious cause for concern," the European Commission said ahead of a visit to the region on Monday by development and humanitarian aid commissioner Louis Michel.
http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level.php?cat=Politics&loid=8.0.233289733&par=0
Palestinian Authority celebrates border role
Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority president, said Palestinian control of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, formerly the hottest flashpoint of the conflict with Israel, was a victory for Palestinian steadfastness.
http://news.ft.com/cms/s/e850f97c-5e43-11da-a9e8-0000779e2340.html
EU says 1,587 people cross Rafah post
"We are extremely happy," said Cristina Gallach, spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana. "It has gone very smoothly" at the Rafah crossing that is supervised by EU monitors under a deal with Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
http://www.islandpacket.com/24hour/world/story/2929460p-11599805c.html
Oxfam: Pressure for free trade will increase Mideast poverty
In a report released a day ahead of a meeting of European and southern Mediterranean leaders in Barcelona, Oxfam said the E.U.'s focus on free trade with its poorer partners should be replaced by efforts to put poverty reduction at the heart of the Euro-Med relationship.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650128.html
'Third of Likud supports Sharon'
"A third of Likud Central Committee members are continuing to offer their help and are promising to move to Sharon's new party," added the source. The source did, however, concede that there was a decrease in the number of phone calls received by the prime minister from Likud members.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175226,00.html
Braverman to Peres: Stay in Labor party
Outgoing Ben Gurion University President Professor Avishay Braverman called Saturday for Vice Premier Shimon Peres to remain in the Labor party, amid speculation Peres may join Sharon's new list.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175177,00.html
Common Ground: Arab Christians & the West
As secular Arab nationalism suffered great defeats in its struggle against the West and Israel, and as Arab regimes professing to champion that ideology turned into ineffective and corrupt dictatorships, political Islam became increasingly a significant force, and presented itself as an alternative.
http://www.upi.com/InternationalIntelligence/view.php?StoryID=20051123-105445-7563r
Way paved for Israel's accession to Red Cross movement
The Palestinian Red Crescent and Israel's equivalent, the Magen David Adom, will sign a landmark agreement in Geneva next week, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced Friday. A spokesman for the ministry vehemently declined to give any details on the nature of the accord due on Monday, but Swiss media reports said it would amount to formal mutual recognition by the two groups.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=20305
BBC sanctions reporter who cried over Yasser Arafat
The British Broadcasting Corporation has upheld a complaint against one of its journalists who said in a radio report she cried when a dying (killed) Yasser Arafat was flown from the West Bank in 2004.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650112.html
Al-Jazeera calls for No 10 talks
The head of al-Jazeera is delivering a letter to Tony Blair demanding the facts on reports that President Bush suggested bombing the Arab TV station. He wants a memo published which is alleged to show Tony Blair dissuaded President Bush from bombing its HQ. Last week the Daily Mirror reported what it said was the contents of a memo showing Mr Blair had talked the US President out of the attack last year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4472648.stm
Sunnis demand resignation of Iraqi defense minister
Relatives of Khadim Sarhid al-Hemaiyem, who was the lea der of the tribe and was assassinated in his house with three of his sons and his son-in-law on Wednesday, gathered in a mosque holding banners and slogans, demanding the resignation of the defense minister and an investigation into the slaying.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/26/content_3838958.htm
Iraq hints at dialogue with rebels
"We have received calls from people who said they belonged to armed groups," Talabani's national security advisor Lieutenant-General Wafeeq al-Sammarai told AFP, adding that the callers "said they were ready to join the political process."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051126/wl_mideast_afp/iraq_051126123708
US to transfer security to Iraqis in several cities
"Very, very soon, we will have an agreement signed by the prime minister to hand over control of some cities," national security advisor Muwaffaq al-Rubaie told AFP Sunday. "I very much hope it will happen before the elections" to be held on December 15.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051126/wl_mideast_afp/iraqussecurity_051126140319 |
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