US pressure on Arabs grows
Obama presses Arab states on peace process
Goldstone fall-out plagues Abbas
Palestinian leaders face anger over UN report on Gaza
Who is a civilian?
What can be defined as military target?
Israeli troops ‘ill-treat kids’
A former Israeli military commander has told the BBC that Palestinian youngsters are routinely ill-treated by Israeli soldiers while in custody, Katya Adler reports.
World Briefing | Middle East: Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since 05
Washington withdrew its last ambassador in 2005 after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of Lebanon, for which many blamed Syria.
World ‘failed Gaza over blockade’
Aid agencies criticise the international community for failing to help end Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Aid worker diary: Part 25
Hatem Shurrab, an aid worker in Gaza for the UK-based charity Islamic Relief Worldwide, keeps a diary of his work amid the conflict.
Refugees
The BBC News website’s Martin Asser looks at the issue of Palestinian refugees, one of the main obstacles to peace.
US editor refused entry to Israel
A US journalist working for a Palestinian news agency appeals against Israel’s refusal to allow him entry.
Lawless street
Gaza Strip’s motorcyclists suffer heavy toll
Iraqi Court Given Time to Review Candidates
Iraq staggered toward a resolution of its election crisis as its leaders gave a court time to reconsider a ban on certain candidates.
Agencies rush aid to Gaza Strip
The UN says border crossings must be opened quickly to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip.
