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The Viva Palestina Aid Convoy Left London for the Gaza Strip

An aid convoy organized by Viva Palestina left for the Gaza Strip. It is currently in France and from expects go to Italy, Turkey, Greece and Syria. From the Syrian port of Latakia it expects to sail to the port of El Arish. It expects to be joined by convoys from Middle East countries. The convoy will… Continue reading

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Summary of Gaza Strip Crossing Reports

The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of Humanitarian Aid & Development Assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip on a daily basis. The following reports detail cross-border activities for… Continue reading

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The Lifeline 5 Aid Convoy Expected to Set Out from London on September 18, 2010

The Lifeline 5 aid convoy organized by Viva Palestina, the organization of the pro-Hamas former British MP George Galloway, along with the International Committee to Break the Siege on the Gaza Strip, is expected to set out from London on September 18, 2010. An official spokesman of the… Continue reading

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The Aim of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Was to Isolate Israel

In a speech given by IHH leader Bulent Yildirim two months prior to the Marmara flotilla, he presented a radical Islamic ideology with anti-Western and anti-Israeli motifs. He said that the aim of the flotilla was to isolate Israel by “breaking the siege” and stressed his determination… Continue reading

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The UN Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission Examining the Events of the Flotilla Has Sent Teams to Jordan and Turkey

An examination of the resolution establishing the mission and of the methodology of the teams in Jordan so far indicates a high probability that the conclusions will be both unreliable and biased against Israel. While it is unclear how the mission’s leaders will operate, the work force is apparently employing a… Continue reading

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Iranian Envoy: Israel-PA Direct Talks Doomed to Failure

The new round of talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority will fail to produce any positive results for the oppressed Palestinian people. The real representatives of the Palestinian people (i.e. Iran’s proxy Hamas) had serious qualms about these negotiations… Continue reading

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The Dilemma of Diplomats

Diplomats, a British ambassador explained several centuries ago, are gentlemen sent abroad to lie for their country. I’d add that the problems start when they start to lie on behalf of other countries, while the disaster begins when they start to lie for… Continue reading

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An Irish Coalition of Pro-Palestinian Organizations is Working to Send an Aid Ship to the Gaza Strip

A coalition of pro-Palestinian organizations in Ireland is working to send an aid ship to the Gaza Strip as part of Freedom Fleet 2. The organizations participating are the Free Gaza Movement, which also participated in the Mavi Marmara flotilla… Continue reading

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Recent Easing of Measures in the West Bank

The following is a comprehensive list of recent measures taken to improve the quality of life for West Bank residents, as well as for Gaza Strip, Jewish, and Arab residents wishing to enter the West Bank. Along with easing measures during the… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 22nd-26th 2010

During the week of 22nd – 26th August 2010, a total of 1,074 truckloads (24,288 tons) of humanitarian aid and development assistance for the local civilian population and 1,697,598 liters of diesel fuel entered the Gaza Strip… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 13th-19th 2010

During the week of 13th – 19th August 2010, a total of 1,055 truckloads entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 22,849 tons of goods, humanitarian aid, and development assistance for the local civilian population… Continue reading

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Hamas Recently Launched a Vicious Media Attack Against the Palestinian Authority

Senior Hamas figures, among them Khaled Mashaal and Ismail Haniya, recently launched a vicious media against the Palestinian Authority. The reasons behind it were the increased Palestinian Authority supervision of the mosques in Judea and Samaria during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and its decision to relaunch direct negotiations with… Continue reading

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So what’s really going on in the Palestinian economy?

Whether you look at Gaza or the West Bank, it is difficult to get a true picture of economic progress. Fox News reports of the spanking new shopping mall in Gaza. Erected despite the Hamas claims that there are no materials to build new homes… Continue reading

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Why the Israel-Palestinian Talks Will Fail

The U.S. announcement inviting Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) for direct talks shows quite clearly, though unintentionally, why the talks will fail… Continue reading

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Israel’s Critical Security Needs for a Viable Peace

Israel, in any future agreement with the Palestinians, has a critical need for defensible borders. This video outlines the threats to Israel from terrorist rockets, ballistic missiles, and conventional ground… Continue reading

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Israel and Palestinians to Resume Direct Talks?

The big story of the moment is the announcement that there will soon be direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Will the Fatah barons agree to let “President” Mahmoud Abbas talk? We will see if this new round of negotiations actually happens or not… Continue reading

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The Gaza Strip as a Regional Exporter of Terrorism

In June 2010 the Moroccan security forces detained an 11-man terrorist squad headed by an operative from the Gaza Strip who had formerly belonged to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and was influenced by Al-Qaeda’s ideology… Continue reading

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Cyprus to Block Lebanese Ship for Gaza

A ship full of female activists intent on breaking Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza is scheduled to set sail Sunday from Lebanon, but appears to have little support from government leadership… Continue reading

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Hezbollah and Hamas Television

A number of satellite companies (including Western companies) continue providing communication services for Hezbollah and Hamas’ television and radio, even though restrictions have been imposed by Europe and the United States… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 8th-12th 2010

This is an account of the amount of humanitarian merchandise and goods transferred to the Gaza Strip by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), as well as the number of people entering and exiting the Strip for the previous week… Continue reading

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Civilian and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza – July 2010 Monthly Report

The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of Humanitarian Aid and Development Assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. This report details the humanitarian measures taken during the month of July… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 1st-5th 2010

This is an account of the amount of humanitarian merchandise and goods transferred to the Gaza Strip by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), as well as the number of people entering and exiting the Strip… Continue reading

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Egyptian Media: Hamas is an “Iranian Agent” and Needs to be Punished

Hamas operatives were responsible for the two rocket attacks on Eilat and Aqaba. The Egyptian media strongly attacked Hamas and Iran because of the rocket fire, calling Hamas an “Iranian agent” and demanding… Continue reading

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Hoe Al-Jazeera de Feiten Verdraaid, oftewel Alles is Geoorloofd om Israel te Beschuldigen

Ok, het is Al-Jazeera televisie, maar het verhaal is toch onthullend. Het gaat over de luchthaven van Gaza en de manier waarop inwoners van Gaza de start-en landingsbanen openbreken voor het verzamelen van… Continue reading

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The Al-Ahrar Military Wing

A network of former Fatah operatives in the Gaza Strip (Al-Ahrar) supported by Hamas announced the establishment of a military wing. Flags of the US and Israel were set on fire during the announcement ceremonies… Continue reading