African refugees live in limbo in Israel

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The Egyptian-Israeli border has become a transit route for Africans seeking asylum from conflict. But getting into Israel is by no mean the end of the refugees’ problems. Shelters in Tel Aviv are overflowing and funds are scarce. An AFPTV report.

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Samaritans celebrating their Passover on Mount Gerizim

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The Samaritan community raise their holy Torah scroll during the holiday of Passover celebrations on Mount Gerizim near the northern West Bank city of Nablus.The Samaritan religion is based on four principles of faith, one God, the God of Israel; one Prophet, Moses Ben Amram; the Torah, the first five books [...]

Teen killed in Gaza clashes

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Palestinians bury a 14-year-old girl killed in fighting between Israeli troops and militants during a raid in northern Gaza. The Israeli army confirmed the arrest raid but said it knew nothing about the girl’s death. Israel frequently raids the Hamas-controlled territory in what it calls its campaign to stop cross-border [...]

Israel rejects Hamas truce offer

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A proposed six-month ceasefire is dismissed by Israel as a ruse by Hamas to re-arm and re-group after recent fighting. Hamas, after talks with Egyptian mediators, is calling for a mutual cessation of hostilities in Gaza along with an end to a crippling Israeli-led blockade of the territory.

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US accuses Syria of building secret reactor with NKorea’s help

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The United States accused Syria on Thursday of building a secret nuclear reactor with North Korea’s help, charging that the facility had a military purpose until Israel destroyed it in a September raid. Syria strongly denied the US claims it was building a reactor. US intelligence officials released a video that [...]

Hamas leader offers Israel 10-year truce

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Hamas ready to accept Israel as its neighbour: Carter

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Carter: Peace Process Has Regressed

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Former President Jimmy Carter says Hamas is ready to accept Israel as a neighbor, but says since a mideast conference in Annapolis, the peace process has regressed. (April 21)

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Christ’s language under threat

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It is widely thought that the language spoken by Jesus Christ in Palestine 2000 years ago was Aramaic. It’s still spoken today, by a small group of communities in the stark but beautiful mountains of Syria. But now there are signs that as the villages empty of their inhabitants and young [...]

Iraq suicide bomb kills 50

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A suicide bomber struck a funeral in a Sunni Arab village in Diyala province leaving at least 50 mourners dead and wounding 50 others. The attack suggested that militants have launched a new campaign of violence in the country’s north. The funeral had been for two members of the U.S.-backed [...]

Tributes to slain Reuters cameraman

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A medical examination shows metal darts from an Israeli tank shell that explodes in the air caused the death of Reuters cameraman Fadel Shana. Hundreds of relatives and fellow journalists attended the funeral procession for the 23-year-old Reuters cameraman. Israel hasn’t yet said if it will comply with the demand of [...]

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