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Gilad Shalit prisoner swap: Israel prepares for captive soldier's release - Washington Post Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:35:19 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Gilad Shalit prisoner swap: Israel prepares for captive soldier's release Washington Post Israel and Hamas say Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier abducted five years ago, will be swapped for about 1000 Palestinians held by Israel. (Oct. 11) While Israeli officials made plans for a subdued homecoming ceremony for the 25-year-old soldier whose ... Israel-Hamas prisoner swap moves aheadmsnbc.com Israel's High Court Approves Prisoner Exchange with HamasVoice of America Hamas: We win in swap; Score is 1027 to 1CBS News The Hindu -Bloomberg all 2,760 news articles »

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Egypt sees Israel prisoner swap soon: source - Reuters Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:01:23 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Egypt sees Israel prisoner swap soon: source Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt expects to swap US-Israeli dual national Ilan Grapel, detained in June on spying charges, for Egyptian prisoners held in Israel, an Egyptian security source said on Monday. The swap would take place after Israel completes a ... Egypt-Israel Ties Are Stronger Than They AppearVoice of America American Held in Egypt as Israeli Spy Could Be Freed in New Prisoner SwapNew York Times 'Grapel may be freed same day as Schalit'Jerusalem Post all 85 news articles »

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Blue Square Gain Helps Index Beat US, Europe: Israel Overnight - BusinessWeek Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:48:43 GMT+00:00

Blue Square Gain Helps Index Beat US, Europe: Israel Overnight BusinessWeek Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Alon Holdings Blue Square Israel Ltd. and Elbit Systems Ltd. gained on prospects for increased revenue, helping Israeli companies traded in New York to outperform stocks in Europe and the US Blue Square, ... and more »

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Israel's Shekel Advances to 6-Week High as Safety Demand Wanes - BusinessWeek Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:41:34 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Israel's Shekel Advances to 6-Week High as Safety Demand Wanes BusinessWeek Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Israel's shekel strengthened to the highest in almost six weeks as emerging-market stocks gained for a ninth day after European leaders endorsed parts of a plan to contain the region's debt crisis. ... Short-term rentals: Good for the Israeli economy?Ha'aretz Could National Strikes and Boycotts be Occupy Wall Street's Next Move?AlterNet (blog) Will the New Israeli Social Movement Address the Occupation?truthout Globes -Arutz Sheva all 20 news articles »

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Gilad Shalit Comes Home -- Tears of Joy Mixed With Bitter Tears of Sorrow - Fox News Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:17:39 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Gilad Shalit Comes Home -- Tears of Joy Mixed With Bitter Tears of Sorrow Fox News This is an undated handout photo released by the Shalit family of Israeli soldier, Cpl. Gilad Shalit, 19, in an unknown location in Israel. Shalit was captured June 25 by Hamas-linked militants in the Gaza Strip who attacked an ... and more »

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Foreign journalists arrive in Israel to cover swap - Jerusalem Post Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:46:27 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Foreign journalists arrive in Israel to cover swap Jerusalem Post The number is still significantly lower than the turnout to Israel prior to the Palestinian UN statehood bid in September. During the week prior to Abbas's speech at the UN, the GPO estimated about 150 reporters and journalists came to the country. ... Foreign media flock to Israel ahead of Shalit exchange dealHa'aretz Israel - Press Center and Contact Numbers: Return of 1st Sergeant Gilad Shalit ...ISRIA (registration) all 4 news articles »

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Israel plans new settlement of 2600 that will isolate Arab East Jerusalem - The Guardian Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:14:16 GMT+00:00

AFP

Israel plans new settlement of 2600 that will isolate Arab East Jerusalem The Guardian Photograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images Israel has submitted plans to build the first big Jewish settlement in the occupied territories in 25 years, in a move condemned as an "assassination" of attempts to revive peace negotiations. ... Israel plan for new Jerusalem-area housing development is revivedLos Angeles Times EU says Israel flouting settlement 'obligations'AFP EU, Palestinians Criticize Israeli East Jerusalem Building PlansBusinessWeek New York Times -Ha'aretz all 275 news articles »

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Jews far and wide - Jerusalem Post Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:58:12 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Jews far and wide Jerusalem Post The customs of B'nei Israel and Bukharan Jews have been influenced by Jewish 'missionaries,' but these groups also maintain distinctive practices. While Jews finish reading the Torah in synagogues around the world on Simhat Torah, ... Friends or foes? Visit to bombed mosque reveals more questions than answersBaltimore Sun Chinese Jews Feel More At Home In IsraelHuffington Post Avoiding the issues, not fighting for IsraelJewish Chronicle Arab News -Los Angeles Times -Toronto Star all 62 news articles »

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Without jobs in US, college grads are finding opportunities in Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:34:09 GMT+00:00

Without jobs in US, college grads are finding opportunities in Israel Jewish Telegraphic Agency Instead of spending the summer after her May graduation sending out more resumes, Zlotnikov took a pair of internships and moved to Israel. It worked out well: In November she expects to be starting a full-time job in Israel as grants coordinator with ... and more »

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Syria, Qatar, Turkey said willing to take prisoners deported in Shalit deal - Ha'aretz Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:02:45 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Syria, Qatar, Turkey said willing to take prisoners deported in Shalit deal Ha'aretz Hamas official tells Al-Hayat three countries willing to absorb the 40 Palestinian prisoners whose release Israel has conditioned on deportation, though does not name Syria explicitly. By Avi Issacharoff Tags: Gilad Shalit Shalit swap Hamas Hamas' ... Hamas official: Qatar, Turkey to host prisonersMa'an News Agency all 23 news articles »