The Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Implementation of the Agreement for the Liberation of Abducted Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit – Update No. 2

The implementation of the first stage of the agreement for the liberation of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was completed as planned at noon on October 18.
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Implementation of the Agreement for the Liberation of Abducted Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit – Update and Supplement to the Initial Report

On Tuesday, October 18, the first stage of the agreement for the liberation of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is scheduled to be carried out: he will be transferred to Egypt and in return Israel will release 450 male and 27 female Palestinian terrorists.
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The Agreement for the Liberation of Abducted Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit – Initial Report

On October 11, 2011, the Israeli government held a special meeting where a large majority (26 in favor, three against) voted in favor of the agreement with Hamas for the release of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, held in Hamas captivity without Red Cross visits since June 2006. The agreement was supported by the heads
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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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