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Behind the Headlines: Pragmatic Arab views of Hamas
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(10 Apr 2008)
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The West has long recognized that Hamas is a dangerous terrorist group. Increasingly pragmatic elements in the Middle East are starting to acknowledge the threat posed by this organization to the Palestinian cause.
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Behind the Headlines: Escalation of Terror in Gaza
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(16 Jan 2008)
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On January 15th, terror emanating from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip sharply escalated - with both a significant increase in rocket fire and the use of a snipers' rifle to kill civilians.
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Behind the Headlines: Israeli Confidence Building Measures towards the Palestinians
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(3 Dec 2007)
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Israel believes that the new Palestinian Government provides a renewed opportunity to move forward in the peace process toward the realization of the two-state vision. It is in this spirit that Israel has recently taken practical steps to assist the Palestinian government in creating a better environment for progress
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Behind the Headlines: Israel prepares for Annapolis
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(21 Nov 2007)
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As the Annapolis meeting approaches, Israel's goal is to reach understanding on the widest possible common ground, in the time available. This will enable forward progress towards the realization of the two-state vision.
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Behind the Headlines: Israel Designates Gaza a “Hostile Territory”
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(24 Sep 2007)
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Due to continued terrorist attacks emanating from Gaza and targeted at the civilian population, the Israeli Security Cabinet has designated the Gaza Strip as a "hostile territory". While Israel remains committed to averting any humanitarian crisis, it does not feel required to provide any supplies which go beyond that.
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