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UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status
November 1, 2011Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.
Read moreIsraeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu’s appeal rejected
October 17, 2011Israel'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.
Read moreIsrael to release 1,000 Palestinians in swap for Hamas-held soldier, Gilad Shalit
October 12, 2011Israel approved a prisoner swap with Gaza's governing Hamas movement early this morning, prompting celebratory street parties in both Israel and Palestine.
Read moreInternational law is being eroded at the UN
October 3, 2011Despite 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.
Read morePalestinian labor leader links struggle for statehood, worker rights
October 3, 2011An interview with Shaher Sa'ed, General Secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, by Martine Hassoun.
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