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Mishaal: The swap deal is obstructed by Israel’s intransigence

Khaled Mishaal, the head of Hamas political bureau, stated Tuesday that the prisoner swap deal is facing obstacles because of Israel’s intransigence, stressing that his Movement would not renounce its

IOF troops arrest 18 Palestinians including prominent Jihad activist

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up 18 Palestinians on Wednesday and Tuesday including a prominent commander of the Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement, in Nablus

Palestinian doctor dies from swine flu in Gaza

A Palestinian doctor on Tuesday was proclaimed dead due to his infection with swine influenza in the Gaza Strip making him the fourth victim after three others earlier died from

Palestinians in Europe conference to partake in massive march from Cairo to Gaza

The conference of Palestinians in Europe said it will actively participate in the massive Gaza freedom march which will set off from Egypt towards the besieged Gaza Strip in a

Housing Meltdown, Ground Zero

For those who have clung to their homes in hard-hit areas, the value of those investments has plummeted, while the ability to sell and so move elsewhere -- to take

What I Believe

For those Muslims who were born in the West or who are citizens, it is no longer a question of 'settlement' or 'integration' but rather of 'participation' and 'contribution'. My

Not So Pretty in Pink

Has feminism been replaced by the pink-ribbon breast cancer cult? What we really need is a new women’s health movement, one that’s sharp and skeptical enough to ask all the

15 Unlearned Lessons for Obama

Not everyone in the world idolizes American military power and US soldiers, as do most Americans.

The Release of Gilad Shalit

A soldier in exchange for humane and civilized behavior – a pity such a deal even has to be offered.

Swiss Ban on Minarets a Giant Step Backward

The vote was surprising to many as it is diametrically opposed to the democratic values and the enlightenment spirit that are the source of a great pride to Swiss society,