Feb
28

Middle East News – Israelis reject US loan ‘threat’

Israelis reject US loan ‘threat’
Israeli officials shrug off a US envoy’s suggestion that the US could withhold loan guarantees to pressure Israel over peace.

Conflict child
Tough life for baby born as Israel attacked Gaza

Broken town shows Gaza destruction
The BBC’s Paul Wood reports from Gaza City on his impressions as he entered northern Gaza at the beginning of the ceasefire.

Clinton sets out Mid-East formula
The US secretary of state lays out a plan for Middle East peace, envisaging concessions to both Israelis and Palestinians.

Gaza scrutiny
The UN looks closely, but will report bring action?

Cancer trauma inspires film
Palestinian film of woman’s fight for cancer treatment

Air strike kills Gaza militants
Three Palestinian militants have been killed in the Gaza Strip by an Israeli air strike, Palestinian and Israeli sources say.

Gaza City voices: Pressure eases
Palestinians across Gaza City describe a welcome easing in conditions after Israeli tanks pull back.

Six Palestinians die in attacks
Six Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank and Gaza, in the deadliest day of violence for a year.

Profile: Fatah movement
After decades as the ruling party and heart of the Palestinian cause, Fatah seems to have slipped in Palestinians’ affections.

Lawless street
Gaza Strip’s motorcyclists suffer heavy toll

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.