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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (October 6-11, 2011)

Events this week focus on the Egyptian-brokered agreement for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. On October 11 the Israeli government convened a special meeting where a large majority of ministers voted to exchange 1,027 Palestinian terrorists for Gilad Shalit. Some of the terrorists had been sentenced to life terms. The agreement will
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September 28 – October 4, 2011)

Sporadic rocket and mortar fire attacking the western Negev continues. In addition, an IED was used to attack an IDF force patrolling near the Gaza-Israel security fence. In the northern Gaza Strip the Israeli Air Force struck a terrorist squad preparing to fire rockets into Israeli territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel
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Spotlight on Iran (Week of September 21-28, 2011)

Confusion in Iran over Palestinian UN bid.
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September 21-27, 2011)

On September 23 the Palestinian move in the UN culminated with the lodging of an appeal to the Security Council, delivered through the Secretary General, to recognize “Palestine” as a full member. The Security Council has begun deliberations, which are likely to take a number of weeks or even months to complete. Mahmoud Abbas later
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September 14-20, 2011)

The Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic move for the acceptance of “Palestine” as a member state in the UN will be tested this week. On the ground, the Palestinians are still conducting a low-profile campaign, planned to reach its peak on September 23, when Mahmoud Abbas will speak in the General Assembly and ask for “Palestine” to
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September 7-13, 2011)

This past week terrorist events focused on sniper fire from the Gaza Strip targeting the Israeli village of Netiv Ha’asara. On September 8 the Palestinian Authority launched a propaganda campaign to support its appeal for UN membership. The Palestinian Authority has not reacted to the break-in of the Israeli embassy in Cairo.
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