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Mr. Gingrich: Are there no Palestinians?

December 16, 2011 By Sotere Torregian

"There are no Palestinians. There are Arabs who inhabit the State of Israel." These are your words, Mr. Gingrich.

UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status

November 1, 2011 By Susan Webb

Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.

Israeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu’s appeal rejected

October 17, 2011 By Cory Collins

Israel's Supreme Court last Thursday kept in place a range of restrictions on the rights of nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vananu, while his fight to secure asylum elsewhere continues.

Israel to release 1,000 Palestinians in swap for Hamas-held soldier, Gilad Shalit

October 12, 2011 By Ben Chacko

Israel approved a prisoner swap with Gaza's governing Hamas movement early this morning, prompting celebratory street parties in both Israel and Palestine.

International law is being eroded at the UN

October 3, 2011 By Uli Brockmeyer

Despite its mistakes and shortcomings the UN is a place where all member states have the chance to express their opinions - but this is not always the case.