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Palestinian president bows out, future of peace in question

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November 6, 2009
Palestinian president bows out, future of peace in question

Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has decided not to seek re-election. Israeli Minister Yuli Edelstein discusses the prospects of peace in the Middle East and why Israel won't agree to a settlement freeze. Al Jazeera English's John Terrett reports on the challenges and reasons behind Abbas' decision.

Ancient Palestinian craft still intact amid globalization

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November 3, 2009
Ancient Palestinian craft still intact amid globalization

Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al Kassim reports from the West Bank city of Hebron about its vanishing glassmaking industry, which dates back to the Phoenician era. He visits a master craftsman whose family business has endured for generations.

U.S. sends mixed signals about Israeli settlement policy

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November 2, 2009
U.S. sends mixed signals about Israeli settlement policy

Political commentators are debating whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton provided excessive praise for Israel's move to restrain -- rather than end -- settlement building in the West Bank. The state department contends that the U.S. has not actually modified its policy stance. Daljit Dhaliwal talks with Daniel Levy about the latest developments.

Israel condemns Turkish TV drama for “incitement”

Gizem Yarbil (blog)

October 16, 2009
Israel condemns Turkish TV drama for “incitement”

The relationship between Israel and Turkey received yet another blow when a Turkish television drama airing on a state-owned channel depicted Israeli soldiers as brutal murderers. Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil, a native of Turkey, tackles the issue.

Prosecuting the Gaza War criminals on both sides

How You See It

October 16, 2009
Prosecuting the Gaza War criminals on both sides

Almost one year after the devastating war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Security Council could soon use the U.N. Human Rights Council-endorsed Goldstone Commission Report to pursue legal action against alleged war criminals on both sides. Do you think Israel and/or the Palestinians should face prosecution for their actions in the Gaza War?

How You See It: Should Israel exchange prisoners?

How You See It

October 2, 2009
How You See It: Should Israel exchange prisoners?

The militant Palestinian organization Hamas released a two-minute video proving that an Israeli prisoner held for more than three years is still alive. Should Israel agree to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to secure the release of one Israeli soldier? Tell us what you think.

Israel pays close attention as Iran nuclear talks set to start

Interview (video)

September 30, 2009
Israel pays close attention as Iran nuclear talks set to start

With crucial talks aimed at curtailing Iran's nuclear program set to begin, the rhetoric is heating up. Israel will be following the progress of the negotiations closely, says Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. If the talks fail, would Israel be justified in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities? Tell us what you think.

Israeli films explore realities of warfare, faith

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September 29, 2009
Israeli films explore realities of warfare, faith

Israel's robust film industry is funded primarily with state grants, even though the themes can be highly critical of the government and at odds with conventional Israeli values. Many films explore issues from recent Israeli military history.

Israeli cinema: Growing up

Amy Kronish (blog)

September 29, 2009
Israeli cinema: Growing up

Israeli has a thriving film industry. In recent years, its films have won popular and critical acclaim while tacking difficult issues of identity and politics. Jerusalem film scholar Amy Kronish blogs about the coming of age of Israeli cinema.

Heroes, Hollywood and making it through the day

Martin Himel (blog)

September 29, 2009
Heroes, Hollywood and making it through the day

Worldfocus special correspondent Martin Himel blogs about what makes Israeli cinema different from Hollywood's.

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