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August 26, 2016

On ceasefire anniversary, UN agencies urge end to Gaza’s ‘de-development spiral’

UN agencies have urged an end to what they describe as the Gaza Strip’s “de-development spiral”, in a report marking the two-year anniversary of the ceasefire that ended ‘Operation...

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August 26, 2016

Jerusalem revives controversial cable car project

The Jerusalem Municipality intends to establish a cable car project which will pass near Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Haaretz newspaper reported yesterday. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said during a meeting...

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August 26, 2016

Egypt’s minister of supply resigns amid corruption probe

The Egyptian Minister of Supply Khaled Hanafi reportedly submitted his resignation to the cabinet yesterday, according to Al-Arabiya. Al-Arabiya did not provide any further details about the source of...

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August 26, 2016

Minister: Turkish troops to stay in northern Syria until FSA regains control of area

Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik said yesterday that Turkish troops will continue their military operations in northern Syria until the Free Syrian Army units regain control of the town...

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August 26, 2016

Gaza secures elections facilities

The Ministry of Interior in Gaza has completed all the works necessary to secure and facilitate the upcoming elections in the Strip. During a press conference the ministry said...

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August 26, 2016

Israel’s ‘civil eliminations’ campaign spreads to Europe

As I outlined in a recent column, this year Israel declared the newest phase in its “war” against pro-Palestinian human rights groups and organisations. They have named their new...

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August 26, 2016

Egypt postpones Badie’s trial

The Beni Suef Criminal Court yesterday postponed the trial of Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and 92 others in the case known in the media as the “Beni...

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August 26, 2016

Elections in Palestine are meaningless

The elections which are due to take place at the start of October in the Palestinian territories are meaningless. There is no need for these elections because they are...

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August 26, 2016

Kayed to be released on 12 December

Palestinian prisoner Bilal Kayed, who ended his 71-day hunger strike yesterday, will be released from Israeli custody on 12 December, prisoners’ rights group Addameer announced today. Addameer General Director...

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August 26, 2016

Egypt military court jails 17 civilians for ‘violence’

An Egyptian military court jailed Thursday 17 civilians for allegedly committing violence, according to a local human rights activist. The court slapped ten defendants with a life sentence each...

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