Israeli settlement
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Israel's Party Landscape
Annexation not Negotiation
Israel's party landscape has undergone reorganization yet again ahead of this week's elections, with a clear shift to the right still in evidence. The predicted success of a militant religious nationalist party openly advocating the annexation of most of the West Bank serves as a clear indication of this trend – which is bad news for the peace process. Analysis by Joseph Croitoru
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Essay by Tony Klug
Two States – by Design or Disaster
In his essay, Tony Klug warns that there might soon come a time when it will be too late to negotiate a peaceful two-state settlement through mutual agreement. But, he says, Israel and its people will ultimately have to pay a high price - unless Israel soon starts to support the inevitable two-state solution
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Interview with the Israeli Peace Activist Uri Avnery
''Israel Needs Peace, Not Settlements''
Despite growing international criticism, Israel is pressing ahead with the construction of new settlements in and around Jerusalem. In this interview with Diana Hodali, peace activist Uri Avnery says that the current Israeli government does not actually want a two-state solution, regardless of what it says
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Combatants for Peace
Marching for A Ceasefire
In late November, the seemingly impossible became reality. While the world watched Palestinians and Israelis trading fire and hatred by every possible means, there was a rare moment of co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians who share a mutual desire to put an end to the violence. By Yonathan Listik
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Interview with Sari Nusseibeh
A Virtual State Called Palestine
Sari Nusseibeh, Palestinian philosophy professor and President of the Al Quds University in East Jerusalem, talks to Inge Günther about the state of the peace process with Israel
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Israel's Social Media and the Gaza Crisis
Truths Come Through
In light of the war of information raging throughout the current Gaza conflict, the Israeli writer Assaf Gavron highlights the important role that social media plays in his country, providing a voice for authentic and independent viewpoints beyond any control or influence by the state
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The Israeli NGO ''Breaking the Silence''
Former Soliders Criticizing Practices of the Israeli Military
The Israeli NGO "Breaking the Silence" shows the excesses of the Israeli army in the Palestinian territories. The activists are not pro-Palestine activists, but former Israeli army soldiers
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Middle East Peace Process
Palestinian Unity Required to Move Forward
Palestinian analysts doubt that the recent deal between Fatah and Hamas will help overcome the Palestinian division. Still, people are demanding that both political camps put their differences aside and reach solutions. Bettina Marx reports
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Israeli Plans to Dismantle Solar Power Plants in the West Bank
Bulldozing German Development Aid
Solar and wind power plants built using German funds for Palestinian villages in the West Bank face an uncertain future. Israel says they are not authorised and wants them cleared. Report by Bettina Marx