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The Middle East Conflict
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July 31, 2005
Report Questions Palestinian Forces in Gaza
Three weeks before Israel is due to begin its withdrawal from Gaza, more opponents of the pullback are sneaking into Gaza each day. They've set up tent cities and say if enough of them come, the Gaza withdrawal won't happen.
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July 27, 2005
Report Questions Palestinian Forces in Gaza
As Israel prepares to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, a new independent analysis is raising questions about the Palestinian security services' ability to control the area. The report describes the security services as underarmed, overstaffed and undermined by corruption.
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July 25, 2005
Muslim Lord: Restrict Hatemongers
Robert Siegel talks with Lord Nazir Ahmed, the first British Muslim to be ennobled and enter the House of Lords, about the attitude of the British Muslim community in the wake of the recent terrorist bombings in London. Lord Ahmed feels most British Muslims oppose violence -- and that action should be taken to restrict ministers who preach hate.
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July 24, 2005
Bursts of Violence Cloud Israel's Gaza Departure
As Israelis prepare to pull settlers out of the Gaza strip, sporadic violence from Palestinian militants is causing concern. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged cooperation from both sides during her recent visit to the region.
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July 22, 2005
Condoleezza Rice Makes Surprise Visit to Lebanon
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with the leaders of Lebanon's new government. Rice flew to Beirut from Israel after a meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, talks that focused on Israel's upcoming withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. On Saturday, Rice meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Lebanon Debates Disarming of Hezbollah
Debate is fierce in Lebanon over proposals to disarm Hezbollah, the Islamist political and paramilitary organization. The Party of God has seats in parliament and fighters deployed along the border with Israel.
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July 20, 2005
Thousands Demonstrate Against Gaza Withdrawal
Israeli demonstrators continue a standoff to oppose next month's planned withdrawal from Gaza. About 10,000 protestors have been camped out in a farming village in southern Israel since Monday. Israeli authorities said protesters would not be allowed to march in to Gaza as planned.
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July 19, 2005
Gaza Plan Inspires Standoff in Israel
A standoff is emerging between Israeli police and protesters opposed to government plans to withdraw Israeli troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. Thousands of protesters want to march to Gaza -- a plan the government says it won't permit.
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July 18, 2005
Israel Warns of Gaza Invasion over Rocket Fire
Israeli troops along the Gaza border await orders to move in to stop attacks by Palestinian militants. The renewed violence threatens Israel's pullout from the Gaza Strip scheduled for next month.
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July 17, 2005
Israeli Forces Poised to Enter Gaza Strip
Israeli troops along the Gaza border await orders to move in to stop attacks by Palestinian militants. The renewed violence threatens Israel's pullout from the Gaza Strip scheduled for next month.
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Israeli Forces Poised to Enter Gaza Strip
Israeli officials are threatening a large-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip following a week of renewed violence between Israelis and Palestinians. In the latest attacks Sunday, an Israeli sniper shoots and kills a Hamas leader in Gaza and Palestinian rocket and mortar fire on southern Israel continue.
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July 16, 2005
Gaza Settlers Divided as Pullout Looms
As Israel prepares for next month's withdrawal from Gaza, some Jewish settlers continue to insist that they won't leave. But others are resigned that they will have to give up their homes.
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July 15, 2005
Israel Launches Missile Strikes Against Hamas
Israel launches helicopter missile strikes against vehicles suspected of transporting members of Hamas. The strikes occurred in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip and killed at least four people.
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July 12, 2005
Suicide Bomber Strikes Israeli Mall
A suicide bomber attacks a shopping mall in the Israeli coastal town of Netanya, killing himself and two women. Police say the attacker was an 18-year-old Palestinian. It was the second such attack since a truce was declared five months ago.
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July 6, 2005
Settlement Petition Shakes Image of Israeli Army
About 20,000 Israeli soldiers have signed a petition saying they will not participate in the evacuation of Jewish settlers from Gaza in mid-August. Last week, two Israeli soldiers refused to participate in removing Jewish settlers from buildings they had taken over in Gaza.
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July 5, 2005
Israeli Documentary Criticizes Jewish Settlers
A popular Israeli television anchor, Haim Yavin, has sparked controversy over his new documentary. It explores the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza- painting a harsh picture of the Jewish settlements and how those settlements affect Palestinian lives. The documentary has critics calling for Yavin to resign.
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July 3, 2005
Film Depicts 'Shape of Future' in the Mideast
The Shape of the Future, a four-part documentary, envisions life after Israeli-Palestinian peace. It's on Israel's documentary channel, the Palestinian Broadcasting Corp. and Abu Dhabi satellite TV. Israeli and Palestinian performers recorded a theme song together.
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