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In Jerusalem, Clash Between 21st Century Women and Orthodox Jews Takes Center Stage

Posted on Aug 8, 2010, Source: IPS News

The issue of women praying in the heart of the Old City is also bringing dissent between Israel and liberal Jewish groups in the U.S.

Israel Builds New Desalination Plant, But Palestinians Are Still Denied an Adequate Water Supply

Posted on Jun 3, 2010, Source: IPS News

The issue of desalination dilutes one of the unresolved core issues of the conflict. For decades, Israel and its Arab neighbors have fought over water rights.

Israeli Military Being Celebrated For Work In Haiti, But What About The Suffering in Gaza?

Posted on Jan 22, 2010, Source: IPS News

Israel's President Shimon Peres recently referred to the Israeli Defense Forces as the "Israeli forces for saving mankind."

Israel Declares War on NGOs and Human Rights Groups

Posted on Dec 26, 2009, Source: IPS News

One year after its devastating siege of Gaza, Israel's efforts to discredit peace groups have intensified, while settlement activity has expanded.

Will A Long-Awaited Israel/Palestine Prisoner Swap Finally Go Through?

Posted on Dec 1, 2009, Source: IPS News

Whether or not Marwan Barghouti will be among those released on the Palestinian side could have important implications for the peace process.
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