Defrosting the settlements: Israel and the Palestinians

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to support expansion of the Hebron Jewish settlements as an incentive to redeploying troops. Palestinian leaders say he is violating the Oslo accord, but his proposal for limited Palestinian sovereignty signifies a softening of the Likud Party position.

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Smashing the ceasefire

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Hopes that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians might last seem optimistic after recent outbreaks of violence. Hamas guerrillas attacked the Jewish settlement of Alei Sinai, killing two people, and the Israeli response was swift and aggressive.

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A people under punishment

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Israel's punitive response to the Palestinian intifada or uprising against Israeli occupation is bringing poverty to many Palestinians. It is also putting pressure on social bonds amongst Palestinians, and this could produce even more violence.

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