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PLO Delegate: Israel Still Needs To Remove Blockade
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Two-Way
Truce Agreement Reached: Israel And Fighters In Gaza To 'Hold Fire'
November 21, 2012 Talk of a cease-fire had been shattered by an attack in Israel and more airstrikes on targets in Gaza. But in Egypt, which had been trying to broker a truce, a deal was announced. Will it last?
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Picture Show
Rockets, Cigarettes And A Lion: Just A Few Of The Things Smuggled Into Gaza
November 20, 2012 The Gaza Strip faces tight restrictions from Israel, and this has led to an elaborate system of smuggling tunnels linked to neighboring Egypt. National Geographic examines the tunnels in a piece that has appeared just as Gaza has returned to the forefront of the news.
The Two-Way
With Clinton In The Region, Israel, Hamas Continue To Trade Fire
November 20, 2012 Despite the diplomatic push and despite the rumors of imminent peace, there was no cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. On Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will head to Cairo to try to broker a deal.
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Egypt In The Middle
November 20, 2012 The escalation of hostilities between Hamas and Israel has put post-Arab Spring Egypt's relationships to the test. Gary Varvel sees Israel getting the short end of the deal, while Paresh Nath thinks Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi faces a difficult task.
