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Diplomacy, Peace Process

Palestinians Decide against More UN Agency Memberships for Now

by Joshua Spurlock • November 3, 2011

In an apparent turnaround, Foreign Minister Riyad Malki announced on Thursday that the Palestinians are not planning to seek membership in additional United Nations’ agencies, focusing instead on their full UN membership application. The comments, reported by the WAFA Palestinian…

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Iran Nuclear Program, Peace and Conflict

Israeli Military Drills Come amidst Regional Tensions

by Joshua Spurlock • November 2, 2011

The Israeli military is in the process of conducting several different exercises amidst tensions with Gaza and a re-emergence of reports regarding a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Despite the current timing, the Israeli drills were planned long before the…

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In Depth, Terrorism

Opinion: Gaza Terror Leaders Should Beware

by Joshua Spurlock • November 2, 2011

The weekend escalation in Gaza rocket-fire and subsequent Israeli airstrikes on rocket-wielding terrorists gave opportunity for Israeli officials to offer some strong words on defense. While things seem to have calmed enough for now, terror leaders should take the Israeli…

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Diplomacy, Peace Process, Politics

US to Cut Funds as “Palestine” Admitted to UN Cultural Body

by Joshua Spurlock • November 1, 2011

The United States is now set to withhold $60 million for a United Nations cultural organization after the group’s members voted on Monday to include “Palestine” as a full “Member State” in the body. The vote by the members in…

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Peace and Conflict, Terrorism

Renewed Gaza Rocket Fire Threatens Hopes for Calm

by Joshua Spurlock • October 31, 2011

Additional rocket attacks threatened to shatter the hopes for calm in Israel on Monday, after a noticeable reduction in rocket fire had followed a violent weekend. The IDF Spokesperson’s Twitter feed reported that multiple rockets hit during the day on…

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Peace and Conflict, Terrorism

Israeli Killed by Gaza Rocket Fire, IDF Responds to Attacks

by Joshua Spurlock • October 30, 2011

Dozens of rockets were fired at Israel over the weekend, leading to the death of a father of four and wounding several others, including a baby girl. The IDF responded by striking targets in Gaza, hitting multiple terrorists in clashes…

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