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The Mideast: A Window of Opportunity Yasser Arafat's death, the election of Mahmoud Abbas as his successor, Ariel Sharon's Gaza disengagement plan, and renewed Bush administration interest in Middle East diplomacy have revived talk of an Israeli-Palestinian peace process. NPR's Robert Siegel reports from the region.
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The Mideast: A Window of Opportunity

NPR's Robert Siegel reports from the Middle East amid renewed talk of reviving the peace process.

Palestinian Minister Dahlan on Security Issues

Mohammed Dahlan, minister of civil affairs for the Palestinian Authority and a longtime security negotiator with the Israelis, talks about security, corruption and his political career and aspirations.

Palestinian Minister Dahlan on Security Issues

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For Israeli Students, Economy is Top Concern

Robert Siegel sits down with a group of students from Tel Aviv University for a conversation about their expectations for the future. The students are politically divided, but they agree that their main concern, even more than security, is the Israeli economy.

For Israeli Students, Economy is Top Concern

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A New Palestinian Generation of Leadership Rises

For decades, the Palestinians have been led by the founding generation of the nationalist movement, Fatah. Now a younger generation, reformist and democratic in outlook, is assuming many positions of power. Robert Siegel talks with two such Palestinians, legislator Ziad Abu Amr and Deputy Finance Minister Jihad Wazir.

A New Palestinian Generation of Leadership Rises

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Gaza Settlers Vow to Resist Israeli Withdrawal

Some Jewish settlers in Gaza have accepted the Israeli government's compensation terms for leaving their homes and farms. But many others are vowing to fight the disengagement plan.

Gaza Settlers Vow to Resist Israeli Withdrawal

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Hamas Official Addresses Group's Future

One group key to maintaining a cease-fire between Palestinians and Israelis is Hamas. The president of the Palestinian Authority is negotiating with the group to ensure the ceasefire holds. Robert Siegel interviewed Hamas spokesman Samy Hamdan Abu Zouri in Gaza about the group's intentions for the future.

Hamas Official Addresses Group's Future

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Israeli Foreign Minister Discusses Peace Negotiations

Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom talks about ongoing negotiations with Palestinians. Shalom is cautious regarding the cease-fire, saying it would be an "optical illusion" to believe the period of quiet will continue long-term.

Israeli Foreign Minister Discusses Peace Negotiations

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Palestinian Official: 'Small Window' of Hope

A top Palestinian official says he's hopeful that a "small window" of opportunity exists for peace with Israel in the wake of this month's cease-fire agreement. But Nabil Shaath, foreign minister for the Palestinian Authority, says Israel is moving too slowly on several issues.

Palestinian Official: 'Small Window' of Hope

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