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Israel frees 550 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas says swap deal finalized - Xinhua Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:22:52 GMT

Xinhua

Israel frees 550 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas says swap deal finalized Xinhua 18 (Xinhua) -- Israel freed 550 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday evening in the second phase of a prisoner swap deal, while Hamas movement announced the Palestinian-Israeli agreement reached in October had been finalized. Abu Obeida, spokesman of Hamas ... Shalit deal completed: Another 550 prisoners freedYnetnews Can real peace be achieved between Israel and Palestine?allvoices What's daily life like for Palestinians in Israeli prisons?Jewish Telegraphic Agency Kuwait News Agency -Al-Arabiya all 620 news articles »

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Palestine's search for statehood - DAWN.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:04:49 GMT

TIME (blog)

Palestine's search for statehood DAWN.com The question then arises as to why, in Gingrich's admittedly blinkered view, does Palestine not qualify. After all, Palestinians have been living in the area for centuries, mostly farming, but also trading. As we have noted, a common faith is not an ... Gingrich's words show his ignorancegulfnews.com With friends like these, who needs enemies?Arab News More on PalestineChristian Broadcasting Network (blog) Pakistan Observer -International Middle East Media Center -TIME (blog) all 93 news articles »

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Palestinian textbooks debate reaches US campaign - CBS News Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:49:29 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Palestinian textbooks debate reaches US campaign CBS News (AP) RAMALLAH, West Bank — Do Palestinian school textbooks "teach terrorism," as Newt Gingrich claimed in a recent debate among US Republican presidential hopefuls? His example — that Palestinians "have text books that say, 'If there are 13 Jews and ... Palestinian killed in Israeli gunfireAljazeera.com Newt's unpopular truth: Palestine wasn't even a country 100 years agoToronto Sun What 'pro-Israel' should meanWashington Post all 2,077 news articles »

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Iran offers all-out support for Palestinian "resistance" - Shanghai Daily (subscription) Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:32:41 GMT

Press TV

Iran offers all-out support for Palestinian "resistance" Shanghai Daily (subscription) 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani pledged the country's all-out support for Palestinians, describing "resistance" as the sole path for Palestine's liberation, the English-language satellite Press TV reported Sunday. ... 'Backing Palestine, Iran's key policy'Press TV Larijani: Iran defends Palestinians in all fieldsIslamic Republic News Agency all 5 news articles »

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"Historic Palestine" is available at the Museum for East Texas Culture in ... - Palestine Herald Press Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:10:11 GMT

"Historic Palestine" is available at the Museum for East Texas Culture in ... Palestine Herald Press By CHERIL VERNON Palestine Herald-Press “We've been working on this book for about a year and a half. The book would make a wonderful Christmas gift, especially for history buffs, bosses or that person that seems to have everything and loves Palestine ...

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Iceland recognizes state of Palestine - Xinhua Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:14:41 GMT

Haaretz

Iceland recognizes state of Palestine Xinhua 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Iceland has become the first Western European country to formally recognize the Palestinian Territories as an independent state. The announcement was made by Iceland's Foreign Minister, in the presence of his Palestinian counterpart. ... Palestinian statehood recognized by more than 100 countriesNational Post Iceland formally recognizes Palestinian state within 1967 linesHaaretz Iceland formally recognises Palestinian stateAFP The Weekly Standard (blog) all 71 news articles »

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A Palestinian project - and a model to empower youth - The National Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:15:37 GMT

A Palestinian project - and a model to empower youth The National I had the honour to witness this power in October at the Celebration of Innovation, the first project of Palestine for a New Beginning (the Palestinian chapter of Partners for a New Beginning). The project was the culmination of a competition of ...

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Palestinian Flag Raised over UNESCO HQ - Voice of America Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:03:19 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Palestinian Flag Raised over UNESCO HQ Voice of America December 13, 2011 Palestinian Flag Raised over UNESCO HQ Lisa Bryant | Paris Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said he would continue to push for full United Nations membership after savoring one symbolic victory for his statehood bid, watching his ... Abbas raises Palestinian flag at UNESCO, eyes moreReuters Palestinian flag raised at UnescoTelegraph.co.uk New member Palestine raises flag at UNESCOThe Associated Press RTT News -The Hindu all 381 news articles »

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ISESCO/Palestine: ISESCO launches fund for backing UNESCO”s pro-Palestine ... - International Islamic News Agency Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:34:05 GMT

ISESCO/Palestine: ISESCO launches fund for backing UNESCO”s pro-Palestine ... International Islamic News Agency By IINA ALGIERS, 22 Muharram/18 Dec (IINA)–The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) decided to launch a fund for backing up the UNESCO activities supportive of the Palestine cause, ISESCO's Director General Abdulaziz ... and more »

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Republicans on Israel-Palestine - Ahram Online Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:20:56 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Republicans on Israel-Palestine Ahram Online "Remember there was no Palestine as a state. It was part of the Ottoman Empire. And I think that we've had an invented Palestinian people, who are in fact Arabs, and were historically part of the Arab community. And they had a chance to go many places. ... Obama defends Israel policy in speech to Jewish groupWashington Post Obama electrifies crowd at Reform Jews' parleyJerusalem Post Obama lauds Israel record to Reform JewsUPI.com AlterNet -Chicago Sun-Times (blog) -Los Angeles Times all 302 news articles »