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Amid rising costs, West Bank residents protest against Palestinian Authority

Residents of the Palestinian West Bank are restless after a series of moves have dramatically raised their cost of living while wages are not being paid. Several protests have been held, leading Palestinian leaders to promise changes.

Romney in Israel voices support for pre-emptive strike on Iran; offends Palestinians

Global Politics

VIDEO: French police find suspect in deadly Jewish school shooting

Is there Hope for Middle East Peace in Obama’s Second Term?

Why Any Hint of a New Palestinian ‘Intifada’ Shouldn’t be Taken Lightly

The World

West Bank Protests Against Palestinian Authority Continue

Conflict & Justice

Palestinians have been protesting against the high cost of living in the West Bank. On Tuesday the Palestinian prime minister tried to quell the protests by announcing a series of economic measures.

This Week’s Agenda: Financial Concerns in Spain and Italy, Israel-Palestine Talks, Fragile Ceasefire in Syria, Romneys’ First Interview

Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar-al-Assad ended a four-day-old ceasefire yesterday with shelling in Homs, just as United Nations military observers arrived in Damascus. How will the UN mission move forward?  Just south of Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Tuesday. Fayyad will deliver a […]

The World

Deadly blast at Jerusalem bus stop

Conflict & Justice

One person has died and more than 20 others are injured after a bomb blast at a crowded bus stop in central Jerusalem. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem.

An Update from the West Bank

Conflict & Justice

The BBC’s Jon Donnison provides a view of happenings on the ground in the strip of Palestinian territory. Zachary Lockman, Professor of Middle Eastern/ Islamic Studies and History at New York University, helps explain the recent democracy movements.

The World

Palestinian parliament resigns

Global Politics

Daniel Estrin reports on the resignation of the Palestinian parliament. Members of the ruling Fatah party hope the move will give them more credibility ahead of scheduled legislative and presidential elections in September.