Study: Palestinian Refugees in UNRWA Camps
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:27
By Diala Khalaf
A desktop study about the Palestinian Refugees in UNRWA camps in Arab neighboring countries: Second part "UNRWA camps in Syria" :
EU Bolsters Its Support to Reformers in its Southern and Eastern Neighbourhoods
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:16
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In May 2011, in the midst of dramatic changes sweeping the Southern Neighborhood, the EU completed a major review of its European Neighborhood Policy (ENP). According to a policy of "more for more", committed reformers in the EU's Southern and Eastern neighbourhood would be awarded greater and broader EU support.
Canadian Abducted by Israel to Address Prairie Audiences
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 08:41
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A Canadian who was forcibly abducted by Israeli forces from the Canadian ship Tahrir and detained without charge last fall continues to demand that the Conservative government press Israel to immediately return the boat and its contents, and is taking that message on a Prairies speaking tour.
Oxfam Welcomes Europe’s Unprecedented criticism of Israeli Government’s West Bank Policies
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:42
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International humanitarian agency Oxfam welcomes the unprecedented stance taken by EU Foreign Ministers, meeting in Brussels on Monday, 14 May, which strongly criticizes Israeli government policies towards 'Area C' of the occupied West Bank.
Council Conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 08:41
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EU FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting, Brussels, 14 May 2012
The Council adopted the following conclusions:
1. "The EU reaffirms its commitment to a two-state solution and its conviction that the ongoing changes across the Arab world make the need for progress on the Middle East peace process all the more urgent. Heeding the aspirations of the people in the region, including those of Palestinians for statehood and those of Israelis for security is a crucial element for lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
Report: Israel Demolish Projects Funded by EU in the West Bank
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- Published on Monday, 14 May 2012 13:27
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Monday, 14th May, report done by some non-profit, international organizations that works in the Palestinian territories, revealed that Israeli authorities demolished dozens of the development projects in the PT that were funded by the European Union.
Dimi Reider Speaks at QUB Palestine Solidarity Society Event
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- Published on Monday, 14 May 2012 08:47
By Jamie Pow
As Queen's students are starting to gear up for exams, it can be easy to ignore the ongoing opportunities offered on campus. One such opportunity was extended by the QUB Palestine Solidarity Society in organising a special talk on 'Israeli Journalism, the Conflict, and Democracy' by Israeli journalist, Dimi Reider. The Society is no stranger to attracting high-profile speakers to Queen's, with Professor Norman Finkelstein delivering a captivating talk on the Israel-Palestine Conflict in February.
Turkey's Statement Regarding Palestinian Prisoners
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- Published on Sunday, 13 May 2012 14:45
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Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, regarding the Palestinian Prisoners in the Israeli Prison
Clinton to Netanyahu: Must Take Steps to Advance Mideast Peace
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 12:33
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On Wednesday, 9th May, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a phone call, that she hopes the new coalition between Netanyahu and Mofaz will enable Israel to take steps to resume peace negotiations with Palestinians.
Palestinian Women Confront CRH Board, Submit 10,000 Petition Urging Divestment from Israel
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- Published on Thursday, 10 May 2012 09:14
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This year's CRH Annual General Meeting in Dun Laoghaire on Wednesday, 9th May, was again the scene of calls for the company to divest from its Israeli business interests which are involved in building the illegal wall and settlements in Palestine. Two Palestinian women made impassioned pleas from the floor asking CRH to heed the 10,000 signature strong petition calling for CRH to "Stop Cementing Misery in Palestine". The petition and demonstration were organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC).
Stop Cementing Misery in Palestine!
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 08:41
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On Wednesday, 9 May, at 11am, Irish multinational CRH will hold their Annual General Meeting in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign plan a highly visual photo-friendly protest outside the venue, lining Marine Road with massive Palestinian flags featuring a 'human message' saying "CRH: Stop Cementing Misery in Palestine" (see sketch here: http://www.ipsc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/crhagm2012sketch.jpg).
New Coalition for Women Leaders Launched in MENA
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 09:10
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'ALWANE' programme champions women's full participation in society.
Network of 17 MENA countries in unprecedented international cooperation.
Palestinian delegation attends landmark conference in Amman.
Barak Accuses Former IDF Chief Ashkenazi of Bribery
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- Published on Monday, 07 May 2012 13:30
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On Monday, 7th May, Defence Minister Ehud Barak accused former Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi of bribery. Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein rejected for now State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss' request that he reopen a criminal investigation into what is known as the Harpaz affair - an alleged attempt to influence the selection of Ashkenazi's successor via a forged document.
Turkey Condemns Israeli Illegal Settlement
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- Published on Saturday, 05 May 2012 14:26
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We strongly condemn Israel's approval for the construction of a hotel with a 1100-bed capacity in the settlement of "Givat Hamatos" in East Jerusalem, adding a new to its illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Turkey Wants Palestine to Have Its Own Territorial Integrity
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- Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 10:21
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Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that Turkey wanted a Palestine which had its own territorial integrity with full sovereignty instead of a semi-autonomous one which was left to the mercy of Israel.
United Methodist Church Pulls Out of Boycotting Israel
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- Published on Thursday, 03 May 2012 12:14
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On Wednesday 2nd May, The United Methodist Church voted against two proposals to divest from companies that provides security equipment used by Israel against the Palestinian population.
