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Wall makes Bethlehem a prison; Tourism will also suffer
Already broke, and haemorrhaging a Christian population reduced to desperation by five years of intifada, the birthplace of Christ was sealed off from Jerusalem last week -- just in time for Christmas -- by an 8m wall and huge iron gate resembling a nuclear shelter. The wall and sentry posts are the latest stretch of the controversial 680km barrier that Israel is building through Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
http://www.prc.org.uk/data/aspx/d2/2122.aspx
EU REPORT ON EAST JERUSALEM
East Jerusalem is of central importance to the Palestinians in political, economic, social and religious terms. Several inter-linked Israeli policies are reducing the possibility of reaching a final status agreement on Jerusalem, and demonstrate a clear Israeli intention to turn the annexation of East Jerusalem into a concrete fact:
http://www.icahd.org/eng/news.asp?menu=5&submenu=1&item=285
Theofilos III decries Israeli attitude toward Greek patriarchate
Theofilos says the Israeli government is exercising a type of "blackmail" in making its recognition of him conditional upon validation of real estate deals conducted by Irenios, in which church-owned property was leased for hundreds of years to companies owned by Jews living in East Jerusalem. Theofilos said he is still obtaining all the information on the real estate deals that were conducted under Irenios.
http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/650385.html
Aboud Holds Second Demonstration Against the Wall
On Friday the 25th of November the village of Aboud held it's second demonstration in two weeks against the construction of the wall there. Joined by Israeli and international supporters, the village came out in force to show opposition to the construction of the wall on their agricultural land and the destruction and theft that will result from it.
http://www.palsolidarity.org/main/2005/11/25/aboud-holds-second-demonstration-against-the-wall/
(ILLEGAL) Settlers cut down 200 olive trees near Nablus
The destruction of the trees came a day after after volunteers from the Kibbutz Movement's assignment division, headed by Yoel Marshak, helped the residents of Salem restore olive groves that were destroyed by Elon Moreh (ILLEGAL) settlers a month ago. The Palestinian farmers had not tended the groves since they were destroyed for fear of being attacked by the (JEWISH) settlers.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650475.html
Barghouti's wife: He's your peace partner
The Palestinians view Barghouti's victory as an achievement for the younger generation over the older generation and as a victory for Barghouti's commitment to issuing a war on corruption and an uncompromising battle against the occupation.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175430,00.html
Israel jails Palestinian MP for funding militants
Like Barghuti, who was handed five life sentences last year after being convicted of involvement in a number of deadly attacks, Khader refused to recognise the court's authority since his arrest in 2003. "This is a political judgement as there is no legal basis for any Israeli court to judge a Palestinian member of parliament," Erakat told AFP.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastpalestinian_051127164706
Mufti of Jerusalem: Israel is Responsible if Walls around Al-Aqsa Fell down
He accused the Israelis of creating pretexts to interfere in Al Aqsa Mosque affairs, warning that the flying of Israeli plans over the holy mosque in a very low attitude also led to shaking, and damaging the wall.
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=4721
Ofer military court sentences six detainees
The Jenin office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society, reported on Sunday that Ofer Israeli military court sentenced six detainees to administrative detention.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15189&Itemid=1
Hamas names three candidates for parliamentary elections
The three candidates which the movement named are Mohammed Jamal Natshe from the southern West Bank city of Hebron, Saleh al Aruri from the Ramallah region and Jamal Abu Al Heija, from Jenin, north of the West Bank.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15188&Itemid=1
Smooth Debut for Palestinian-Run Border
It was a smooth debut Saturday for the first Palestinian-run border. Hundreds of travelers zipped through passport control without having to submit to Israeli security checks, savoring their new freedom after 38 years of military occupation.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051127/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_palestinians
Pact may aid Israeli Red Cross bid
Officials from Israel's Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) said the deal, to be signed in Geneva, would guarantee speedier passage for Palestinian Red Crescent ambulances through Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West Bank.
http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=143&sid=6271189&cKey=1133112019000
Abbas Meets World Leaders in EuroMed Summit in Barcelona
The President discussed, in a joint meeting with British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, European Commission chief José Manuel Barroso and EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, the latest exerted efforts for pushing the peace process forward
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=4724
Army requests Israelis, journalists to leave the Gaza Strip
An Israeli source reported on Sunday that the spokesperson of the Israeli army requested all of the Israelis and journalists to leave the Gaza Strip and return from returning there until further notice.
http://www.imemc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15195&Itemid=1
‘March election will be referendum on West Bank future'
Israel's general election in March will amount to referendum on the future of the West Bank, and parties must present clear positions to the voters, Israel's president said in a radio interview broadcast Saturday.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005%5C11%5C27%5Cstory_27-11-2005_pg4_10
Sharon’s bold departure
Sharon said the aim of the new party would be “to lay the foundation of a peace agreement in which we will determine the permanent borders of the state,” a phrasing that could be a tip-off of an evacuation. The Palestinian Authority can cooperate or not in an Israeli pullback from the West Bank (which would not involve (ILLEGAL) settlements adjacent to Jerusalem).
http://news.bostonherald.com/opinion/view.bg?articleid=114274
POL-MIDEAST-HAMAS-SECURITY
Sami Abu Zahri said in a statement sent to the press, that "members of Hamas did not join the Palestinian security body." He added, "The total opposite, Palestinian security bodies are carrying out extreme measures against Hamas members", adding "Hamas members are being discharged from their jobs."
http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=791314
Minister Meir Sheetrit on Barghouti pardon: Never say never
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, who swept to victory in a Palestinian parliamentary primary election in Ramallah, could be pardoned in the future if Israel reached a final peace agreement with the Palestinians and all terrorism ceased, cabinet minister Meir Sheetrit of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Kadima faction said Sunday. ( Terror = Rejecting Illegal Occupation !?)
http://www.haaretz.co.il/hasen/spages/650110.html
Mofaz's compassion
The Palestinians have never been pampered by Israel, but no previous defense minister has aroused so much anger and enmity. Perhaps in his view this is something to be proud of, and perhaps the Likud Central Committee will consider it a success, but Mofaz symbolizes the inhumane Israeli for the Palestinians. ( But he's not the only one! )
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650182.html
Sharon takes on 6 ministries
With the move, Sharon will now be in charge the Ministries of Religious Affairs, National Infrastructure, Interior, Environment, Housing, Science and Technology, as well as the areas previously handled by Vice Premier Shimon Peres and Minister without portfolio Haim Ramon.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175491,00.html
Sharon set to appoint allies to vacant cabinet posts
The cabinet has shrunk to just 12 members since eight ministers from the centre-left Labour party resigned last Monday, on the same day that Sharon announced his dramatic split from Likud, the creation of a new centrist party and asked for the dissolution of parliament.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpolitics_051127153336
Labor members: Peres inclined to quit
Vice Premier Shimon Peres is inclined to quit Labor, senior members of the party said Sunday. “Peres’ clear inclination is to retire and leave the party, but on the other hand, maybe he’s waiting for an offer ...
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175642,00.html
Peres likely to join Sharon's Kadima: army radio
Sharon sent adviser Uri Shani and Kadima parliament member Haim Ramon to meet with Peres on Friday and asked him to run in the upcoming national elections with Kadima, or at least not with Labor, the radio quoted Labor sources as saying.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/27/content_3842457.htm
Egypt's Mubarak: Only Sharon can make peace with the Palestinians
"I think Sharon is serious in his efforts to achieve peace. The recent progress in Israel confirms this. He has left his own party to build another more centrist one, driven by his discontent with the rigid attitudes of his party on the peace process," the Egyptian leader said.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650508.html
Sharon eyes 'Presidential system' if returned to power
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is eyeing at an overhauling of the Israeli political system if he returns to power, pressing for a 'Presidential system' in which the Premier would be directly elected by people along with regional polls to choose Knesset members.
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=59045
EU seeks to boost relations with Israel, Arab states
Leaders of the EU nations, Israel and its neighbors open a summit today at which Europe will push to boost relations by linking billions of dollars in economic aid to sweeping democratic and other reforms on the Mediterranean's southern and eastern rims.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650166.html
Fatah set to play Barghuti trump-card to counter Hamas
Hisham Ahmed, professor of politics at the West Bank's Bir Zeit university, said Fatah would damage its own electoral chances if it did not put Barghuti at the centre of its campaign, even if such a move is bound to sour the atmosphere between Israel and the Palestinians.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastpalestinian_051127122739
Study: Israelis prefer bad news
"The first reason is just plain maliciousness. The second is jealousy and lack of willingness to treat someone else's successes favorably. It may also be revenge for a past incident, even if it was minor," he explained. "But I would say that the main reason is that human beings are evil by nature, eager to gloat, and jealous," he pessimistically added.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3175692,00.html
Bush war critics find their voice
He believes the US is "sliding towards a war with the world of Islam". In Iraq, he argues, it was necessary to re-define success, since the original goal of creating a stable, secular democracy there was no longer a realistic option. Especially sensitive is the question of withdrawing some of America's troops from Iraq next year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4467042.stm
Iraq delays offensive amid rebel contacts
The announcement came Sunday as the leader of the country's most powerful political party, the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, criticised US forces for preventing Iraqi troops tackling the insurgency head-on amid allegations of a return to Saddam-era abuses.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051127/wl_mideast_afp/iraq_051127162048 |
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