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Israeli leaders’ price tag against the Palestinians – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on November 3rd, 2011

CBC.ca Israeli leaders' price tag against the PalestiniansHa’aretzThis price tag meted out by the forum of eight is not much different than the settlers' price tag; it's violent, uncontrolled and seeks vengeance. By Gideon Levy What, for heaven's sake, is so terrible about Palestine being accepted to UNESCO? …Expedited settlement faces oppositionMontreal GazetteUNESCO's mistakeNational PostAnger [...]

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Oct

Syria army tanks, artillery attack rebellious troops in al-Rastan (DPA) – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on October 1st, 2011

Globe and Mail Syria army tanks, artillery attack rebellious troops in al-Rastan (DPA)Ha’aretzTanks, artillery enter town of Rastan, near western provincial capital of Homs, after four days of fighting with army defectors; activist says 10 defectors dead so far, a number wounded. Syrian troops backed by tanks and artillery advanced in the city …Syrian battles [...]

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US State Department official: ‘Time is running out for Assad’ – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on June 18th, 2011

msnbc.com US State Department official: 'Time is running out for Assad'Ha’aretzSecretary of State Clinton's op-ed in the Asharq Al-Awsat outlines US support for Syrian protesters demanding end to Assad regime. By Natasha Mozgovaya The US Administration is looking for additional ways to put pressure on Bashar Assad's regime in …Clinton says 'no going back' in [...]

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May

The facts and fictions of Netanyahu’s address to Congress – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on May 25th, 2011

Telegraph.co.uk The facts and fictions of Netanyahu's address to CongressHa’aretzPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes claims about the West Bank, Arab citizens of Israel and the Jewish people's historic biblical connection to Israel – are these hollow statements or political truths? By Jonathan Lis "The vast majority of the …No peace talks if Hamas is involved: [...]

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May

Outgoing Shin Bet chief calls fear of Hamas-Fatah deal ‘out of proportion’ – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on May 4th, 2011

CBC.ca Outgoing Shin Bet chief calls fear of Hamas-Fatah deal 'out of proportion'Ha’aretzDiskin calls Hamas acceptance of deal 'a tactical move' made in the context of wider unrest in the Middle East region. By Amos Harel Tags: Israel news Outgoing Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin said Wednesday that reactions to the reconciliation between …Palestinian leaders [...]

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Jan

Former President Moshe Katsav found guilty on two counts of rape – Ha’aretz

Boter Cool on January 1st, 2011

CBC.ca Former President Moshe Katsav found guilty on two counts of rapeHa’aretzFormer President Moshe Katsav was found guilty of two counts of rape yesterday, bringing an end to an affair that cast a shadow over Israeli politics for the past four and a half years. Katsav's defense was “riddled with lies,” …Israeli media hail Katsav [...]

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