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Israeli Government to Increase Security for South

by Joshua Spurlock • October 31, 2012

As one of the most violent months of the year for Israel comes to a close, the Israeli Cabinet approved on Sunday plans to spend almost $70 million dollars (270 million shekels) on “full protection” for communities near Gaza. The…

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Peace and Conflict, Terrorism

IDF Thwarts Rocket Attack

by Joshua Spurlock • October 28, 2012

October has proven a violent month in the Gaza-Israel conflict, and that continued on Sunday as the Israeli Air Force hit a terror squad preparing to fire a rocket at Israel. A press statement on the IDF website said that…

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Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism

Qatari Emir’s High-Profile Visit to Gaza Overshadowed by Later Violence

by Joshua Spurlock • October 24, 2012

The leader of Qatar, Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, made a historic visit to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to inaugurate a rebuilding project in the Strip funded by his country, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA).…

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Arab Spring, News, Terrorism

Violence Erupts in Lebanon after Car-Bomb Attack

by Joshua Spurlock • October 22, 2012

Friday’s car-bomb assassination of the Lebanese police intelligence chief has sparked renewed sectarian fighting in the capital of Beirut and northern part of the country, raising concerns that the Syrian conflict could spill into Lebanon. The Daily Star reported that…

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In Depth, Iran Nuclear Program, Politics

Opinion: A Sinking Trial Balloon, Or an October Surprise?

by Joshua Spurlock • October 21, 2012

The report from The New York Times claiming that the US and Iran had reached a preliminary arrangement to hold direct nuclear negotiations after the US election certainly carried with it an air of authenticity. But the many denials since…

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Diplomacy, Iran Nuclear Program, Politics

Israel Questions Possible US-Iran Talks

by Joshua Spurlock • October 21, 2012

Amidst reports and denials that the US and Iran have agreed to bilateral talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, Israel has expressed skepticism regarding Iranian intentions. The New York Times reported late last week that US officials said America and the…

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