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In Depth, Politics

International Pressure Rises on Violent Syrian Dictatorship

by Joshua Spurlock • August 26, 2011

As Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s regime collapses, another Middle East autocrat is facing more and more heat internationally: Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. The latest indication that Assad is losing ground in his battle with anti-regime protesters came on Wednesday when a…

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Peace and Conflict, Terrorism

Quiet Shattered: Child Injured in Latest Rocket Attacks

by Joshua Spurlock • August 25, 2011

Renewed Gaza rocket fire at Israel injured a small child on Wednesday night, according to the IDF Spokesperson’s Twitter feed. The Israeli child is the latest to suffer injuries in Israel from rocket fire since an escalation in attacks began…

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News

Palestinian President Abbas: No War with Israel Unless Arabs Join

by Joshua Spurlock • August 25, 2011

In comments during a recent trip to Lebanon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinians were opposed to attempting to achieve independence through violence, apparently not because it is wrong, but because it would be impractical against Israeli forces.…

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Peace and Conflict

Tense Calm Returns as Rocket Offensive Quiets Down

by Joshua Spurlock • August 23, 2011

After days of rocket fire that saw more than 140 projectiles launched at Israel from Gaza since last Thursday, an uneasy ceasefire appeared to take effect as of Tuesday afternoon. The ceasefire had been reported earlier, but multiple rocket launchings…

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In Depth

Israel: Palestinian Failure to Condemn Terror Raises Questions

by Joshua Spurlock • August 22, 2011

Special Report: JERUSALEM—Following last Thursday’s vicious multi-stage terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of eight Israelis and included attacks on civilian vehicles, Israeli Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Mark Regev said the lack of a formal condemnation of the terror…

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Gaza Rockets Still Launched Despite Ceasefire Reports

by Joshua Spurlock • August 22, 2011

Gaza rockets continued to fall on Israel on Monday, despite reports on Sunday of a ceasefire. At least six more rockets had been fired at Israel as of Monday morning, according to the IDF Spokesperson’s Twitter feed. The launchings come…

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