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| Jan.4 |
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Haniya, Abbas agree to pull back forces
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| Jan.14 |
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Abbas rejects temporary state |
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| Jan.26 |
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11 die as factions clash |
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| Jan.27 |
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Battle rages on after 25 dead Gunmen from the Hamas and Fatah are continuing an increasingly bloody power struggle over the Palestinian government
| Both sides have suspended talks. Those killed included a boy of 11 or 12 who was hit during a shootout
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| Jan.29 |
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Hamas and Fatah agree to cease-fire
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| Feb.1 |
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Fatah storms 'Hamas campus' |
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| Feb.2 |
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24 killed before factions reach truce Fatah and Hamas gunmen battled each other at universities, a radio station and in streets
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| Feb.6 |
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Palestinians set for Mecca talks |
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| Feb.8 |
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Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact| Rival leaders signed an agreement in principle on a government in Saudi-brokered talks in Mecca. Palestinian President Abbas, of the Fatah, and Meshaal, leader of Hamas, signed the accord at a ceremony hosted by Kin... | |
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| Mar.10 |
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Palestinian infighting kills Hamas man
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| Mar.15 |
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New Palestinian Cabinet named 
Israel will not deal with the new government because its program falls short of the recognition of the Jewish state
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| Mar.25 |
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Rice pushes 'common agenda' in Mideast
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| Mar.27 |
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Sewage flood kills 4 |
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| Apr.15 |
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BBC calls claim of reporter's death 'rumor'
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| Apr.16 |
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'Desperate' fears on BBC reporter |
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| May.9 |
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Police teams walk tough beat for peace
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| May.13 |
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'Truce' after factions clash |
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| May.14 |
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Hamas-Fatah cease-fire collapses The shooting resumed, leaving two gunmen dead and 10 others wounded. Palestinian Interior Minister Hani al-Qawasmi resigned
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| May.15 |
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Fatah boosts police ranks |
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Gunfire tests latest truce |
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Gunmen raid Fatah official's home
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| May.16 |
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Gaza erupts in renewed violence |
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| May.17 |
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Israel launches air strikes
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UK in talks for release of reporter |
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| May.18 |
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Israel launches new strikes against Hamas |
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Clashes continued for 6th day 2 Hamas men and a passer-by were killed when a van was hit close to a Hamas post. Israel launched a series of air strikes on Hamas targets
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| May.19 |
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Fatah, Hamas agree new cease-fire |
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Israeli jets strike Hamas
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| May.20 |
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Hamas leader's house hit by Israeli missile
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| May.23 |
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Militants reject truce call |
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| May.24 |
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Israel arrests 33 senior Hamas members |
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| May.25 |
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Israeli warplanes strike Hamas target |
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| May.26 |
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Israeli jets strike; Hamas minister arrested
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| May.27 |
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Israel PM vows more Gaza action |
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Official: BBC reporter alive |
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| May.28 |
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Army gets green light for Gaza ground ops |
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| May.29 |
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Israel killing 2 members of Hamas' military wing |
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| Jun.1 |
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Video released of BBC's Johnston A video has appeared on the internet showing the first pictures of Alan Johnston since his abduction in Gaza on 12 March
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| Jun.4 |
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Palestinian ceasefire plan agreed |
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| Jun.5 |
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Mid-East marks start of 1967 War |
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| Jun.10 |
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Israeli aircraft strike |
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Militants throw rivals off high-rise buildings
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| Jun.11 |
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14 died in Fatah/Hamas clashes 3 Fatah supporters were killed in a gun battle inside a hospital in the town of Beit Hanoun, despite the declaration of a new ceasefire
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| Jun.12 |
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Hamas launches new attacks
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| Jun.13 |
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Abbas warns of collapse in Gaza |
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Hamas bombs, controls compound |
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Hamas and Fatah 'agree on ceasefire' |
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| Jun.14 |
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Hamas hails 'liberation' of Gaza The militants have hailed a series of military victories over rivals Fatah as a new 'liberation' of the territory
| Fighters seized Fatah's Preventative Security building and the intelligence service headquarters, and overran Rafah.
An aide to Abbas called the Hamas offensive a coup against the Palestinian Authority.
Abbas was likely to dismiss the government and call new elections
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Abbas sacks Hamas-led government| Palestinian Authority President has dismissed the coalition government and declared a state of emergency. Mahmoud Abbas would seek to cal... | |
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Hamas 'in full control of Gaza'
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| Jun.15 |
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Abbas appoints new Palestinian PM Former Finance Minister Salam Fayyad has been asked to take over and form an emergency government
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Hamas pledges to work with Abbas |
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Arab League condemns Gaza 'crime' |
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| Jun.16 |
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US 'to unblock' Palestinian aid |
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Fatah gunmen storm parliament |
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Israel praises Hamas-free cabinet |
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| Jun.17 |
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New Palestinian cabinet sworn in President Abbas swore in a temporary cabinet for emergency government in an attempt to regain control of the region
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'Kidnappers' deny Johnston deal |
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Abbas outlaws Hamas militias |
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New Palestinian PM admits hurdles |
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| Jun.18 |
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Abbas dissolves security council |
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EU plans direct Palestinian aid |
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US, EU restore Palestinian ties
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| Jun.19 |
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Gazans trapped at Israeli crossing
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| Jun.20 |
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Israel to let in stranded Gazans |
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Abbas accuses Hamas of coup plot |
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| Jun.22 |
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Hamas denies it plans to kill Abbas |
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| Jun.24 |
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Israel to free Palestinian funds
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BBC reporter in suicide vest video Alan Johnston warned that his captors would turn their hideout into a death zone if any rescue attempt is made
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Isl. Jihad member killed in Israeli airstrike |
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| Jun.25 |
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Hamas airs 'first Shalit message' |
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Israel to release Fatah prisoners
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Hamas is 'ready to talk' to Fatah |
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| Jun.26 |
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Militants renew threat to kill journalist |
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| Jun.27 |
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Hamas criticises Blair envoy move
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| Jun.28 |
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Palestinian PM wants to work with Israel
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| Jun.29 |
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Palestinian marchers shot at |
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| Jun.30 |
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Israel launches air strikes |
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| Jul.1 |
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Israel releases Palestinian funds |
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| Jul.3 |
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BBC reporter Alan Johnston freed| Johnston, kidnapped March 12 by a group calling itself the Army of Islam, was wearing blue jeans and looking gaunt. TV pictures showed Johnston, 45, leaving a building and entering a car, acc... | |
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| Jul.4 |
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BBC man: I felt buried alive
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| Jul.5 |
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Israeli forces, Hamas militants clash |
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| Jul.8 |
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Release of Palestinian prisoners approved |
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Palestinian PM holds Israel talks
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| Jul.15 |
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Key Palestinian exile may return |
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Palestinian gunmen renounce attacks |
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| Jul.16 |
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Bush urges Mid-East peace talks US President has called for an international meeting to discuss efforts to restart talks between Israel and the Palestinians
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| Jul.19 |
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Israel starts Palestinian release
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| Jul.20 |
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Israel frees 256 prisoners Israel released 255 Palestinian prisoners as part of a series of goodwill gestures designed to bolster Abbas in his standoff against Hamas
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| Jul.22 |
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Israeli textbook states Arab view |
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| Jul.31 |
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Russia downgrades ties with Hamas |
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| Aug.6 |
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Talks for Abbas and Olmert |
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| Aug.9 |
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UN warns over Gaza economic woe |
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| Aug.31 |
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Anti-Hamas rallies staged |
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| Sep.10 |
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Dozens hurt by rocket At least 50 Israeli soldiers have been injured, 3 seriously, in a rocket attack from Gaza
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| Sep.11 |
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Islamic Jihad: We fired Israel rocket
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| Sep.19 |
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Israel: Gaza is 'hostile entity' The Israeli security Cabinet declared Hamas-controlled Gaza a 'hostile entity' in response to continued Palestinian rocket attacks
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| Sep.27 |
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Israeli strike hits rocket crew |
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| Oct.10 |
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Hamas ready for talks with rival |
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| Oct.14 |
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UN envoy attacks Mid-East Quartet |
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| Oct.15 |
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Rice: talks most serious in 'many years' |
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| Oct.20 |
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3 die in heavy fighting |
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| Oct.25 |
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Israel approves Gaza power cuts
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| Oct.29 |
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Israel's Gaza fuel cuts alarm UN
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| Nov.12 |
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Deadly clash at Arafat rally At least 6 people have been killed in gunfire at a rally organised by Fatah to mark 3 years since the death of Yasser Arafat
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| Nov.15 |
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Abbas urges 'bring down Hamas' |
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| Nov.19 |
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Israel to release 450 prisoners |
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| Nov.20 |
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US confirms Mid-East peace talks The US has confirmed it will host a conference next week aimed at relaunching negotiations to create a Palestinian state
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| Nov.26 |
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Hamas dismisses Middle East talks |
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Cautious hope for Mid-East talks The US, Israeli and Palestinian leaders have voiced hope that the conference could produce a starting point for serious peace negotiations
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| Nov.28 |
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Mideast peace talks kick off |
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| Dec.11 |
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Six dead in Israeli attacks |
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| Dec.15 |
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Huge rally marks Hamas anniversary Hamas marked the 20th anniversary of its founding with a message of strength and defiance
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| Dec.16 |
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France to host Mid-East aid talks |
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| Dec.17 |
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Donors pledge $7.4 billion Palestinian aid |
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Militant commander killed
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| Dec.19 |
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Hamas leader: I'm open to talks Speaking by phone to an Israeli television reporter, Ismail Haniya has said he would be willing to negotiate a cease-fire with Israel
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| Dec.24 |
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Millions celebrate Christmas Day |
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| Dec.27 |
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Olmert, Abbas try to revive talks |
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| Dec.29 |
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Gaza pilgrims stranded in Red Sea |
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|
| 2007 |
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| Jan.4 |
Haniya, Abbas agree to pull back forces
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| Jan.26 |
11 die as factions clash |
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| Jan.27 |
Battle rages on after 25 dead Gunmen from the Hamas and Fatah are continuing an increasingly bloody power struggle over the Palestinian government
| Both sides have suspended talks. Those killed included a boy of 11 or 12 who was hit during a shootout
|
| |
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| Jan.29 |
Hamas and Fatah agree to cease-fire
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| Feb.1 |
Fatah storms 'Hamas campus' |
|
| Feb.2 |
24 killed before factions reach truce Fatah and Hamas gunmen battled each other at universities, a radio station and in streets
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| Feb.6 |
Palestinians set for Mecca talks |
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| Mar.10 |
Palestinian infighting kills Hamas man
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| May.9 |
Police teams walk tough beat for peace
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| May.13 |
'Truce' after factions clash |
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| May.14 |
Hamas-Fatah cease-fire collapses The shooting resumed, leaving two gunmen dead and 10 others wounded. Palestinian Interior Minister Hani al-Qawasmi resigned
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| May.15 |
Gunfire tests latest truce |
|
| May.15 |
Gunmen raid Fatah official's home
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| May.16 |
Gaza erupts in renewed violence |
|
| May.17 |
Israel launches air strikes
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| May.18 |
Israel launches new strikes against Hamas |
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| May.18 |
Clashes continued for 6th day 2 Hamas men and a passer-by were killed when a van was hit close to a Hamas post. Israel launched a series of air strikes on Hamas targets
|
| May.19 |
Fatah, Hamas agree new cease-fire |
|
| May.19 |
Israeli jets strike Hamas
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| May.20 |
Hamas leader's house hit by Israeli missile
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| May.23 |
Militants reject truce call |
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| May.24 |
Israel arrests 33 senior Hamas members |
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| May.25 |
Israeli warplanes strike Hamas target |
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| May.26 |
Israeli jets strike; Hamas minister arrested
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| May.27 |
Israel PM vows more Gaza action |
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| May.28 |
Army gets green light for Gaza ground ops |
|
| May.29 |
Israel killing 2 members of Hamas' military wing |
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| Jun.4 |
Palestinian ceasefire plan agreed |
|
| Jun.5 |
Mid-East marks start of 1967 War |
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| Jun.10 |
Israeli aircraft strike |
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| Jun.10 |
Militants throw rivals off high-rise buildings
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| Jun.11 |
14 died in Fatah/Hamas clashes 3 Fatah supporters were killed in a gun battle inside a hospital in the town of Beit Hanoun, despite the declaration of a new ceasefire
|
| Jun.12 |
Hamas launches new attacks
|
| Jun.13 |
Hamas bombs, controls compound |
|
| Jun.13 |
Hamas and Fatah 'agree on ceasefire' |
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| Jun.14 |
Hamas hails 'liberation' of Gaza The militants have hailed a series of military victories over rivals Fatah as a new 'liberation' of the territory
| Fighters seized Fatah's Preventative Security building and the intelligence service headquarters, and overran Rafah.
An aide to Abbas called the Hamas offensive a coup against the Palestinian Authority.
Abbas was likely to dismiss the government and call new elections
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| Jun.14 |
Hamas 'in full control of Gaza'
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| Jun.16 |
Fatah gunmen storm parliament |
|
| Jun.24 |
Isl. Jihad member killed in Israeli airstrike |
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| Jun.25 |
Hamas airs 'first Shalit message' |
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| Jun.25 |
Israel to release Fatah prisoners
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| Jun.30 |
Israel launches air strikes |
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| Jul.5 |
Israeli forces, Hamas militants clash |
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| Jul.8 |
Release of Palestinian prisoners approved |
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| Jul.15 |
Palestinian gunmen renounce attacks |
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| Jul.19 |
Israel starts Palestinian release
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| Jul.20 |
Israel frees 256 prisoners Israel released 255 Palestinian prisoners as part of a series of goodwill gestures designed to bolster Abbas in his standoff against Hamas
|
| Sep.10 |
Dozens hurt by rocket At least 50 Israeli soldiers have been injured, 3 seriously, in a rocket attack from Gaza
|
| Sep.27 |
Israeli strike hits rocket crew |
|
| Oct.15 |
Rice: talks most serious in 'many years' |
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| Oct.20 |
3 die in heavy fighting |
|
| Nov.26 |
Cautious hope for Mid-East talks The US, Israeli and Palestinian leaders have voiced hope that the conference could produce a starting point for serious peace negotiations
|
| Dec.11 |
Six dead in Israeli attacks |
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| Dec.17 |
Militant commander killed
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|
| 2007 |
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| Mar.27 |
Sewage flood kills 4 |
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|
| 2007 |
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| Aug.9 |
UN warns over Gaza economic woe |
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| Oct.29 |
Israel's Gaza fuel cuts alarm UN
|
|
| 2007 |
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| Apr.15 |
BBC calls claim of reporter's death 'rumor'
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| May.17 |
UK in talks for release of reporter |
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| May.27 |
Official: BBC reporter alive |
|
| Jun.1 |
Video released of BBC's Johnston A video has appeared on the internet showing the first pictures of Alan Johnston since his abduction in Gaza on 12 March
|
| Jun.17 |
'Kidnappers' deny Johnston deal |
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| Jun.22 |
Hamas denies it plans to kill Abbas |
|
| Jun.24 |
BBC reporter in suicide vest video Alan Johnston warned that his captors would turn their hideout into a death zone if any rescue attempt is made
|
| Jun.26 |
Militants renew threat to kill journalist |
|
| Jul.3 |
BBC reporter Alan Johnston freed| Johnston, kidnapped March 12 by a group calling itself the Army of Islam, was wearing blue jeans and looking gaunt. TV pictures showed Johnston, 45, leaving a building and entering a car, acc... | |
|
| Jul.4 |
BBC man: I felt buried alive
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| Sep.10 |
Dozens hurt by rocket At least 50 Israeli soldiers have been injured, 3 seriously, in a rocket attack from Gaza
|
| Sep.11 |
Islamic Jihad: We fired Israel rocket
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| Nov.12 |
Deadly clash at Arafat rally At least 6 people have been killed in gunfire at a rally organised by Fatah to mark 3 years since the death of Yasser Arafat
|
|
| 2007 |
|
| Jan.4 |
Haniya, Abbas agree to pull back forces
|
| Jan.14 |
Abbas rejects temporary state |
|
| Feb.6 |
Palestinians set for Mecca talks |
|
| Feb.8 |
Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact| Rival leaders signed an agreement in principle on a government in Saudi-brokered talks in Mecca. Palestinian President Abbas, of the Fatah, and Meshaal, leader of Hamas, signed the accord at a ceremony hosted by Kin... | |
|
| Mar.15 |
New Palestinian Cabinet named Israel will not deal with the new government because its program falls short of the recognition of the Jewish state
|
| Mar.25 |
Rice pushes 'common agenda' in Mideast
|
| Apr.15 |
BBC calls claim of reporter's death 'rumor'
|
| Apr.16 |
'Desperate' fears on BBC reporter |
|
| May.13 |
'Truce' after factions clash |
|
| May.15 |
Fatah boosts police ranks |
|
| May.17 |
UK in talks for release of reporter |
|
| May.19 |
Fatah, Hamas agree new cease-fire |
|
| May.27 |
Israel PM vows more Gaza action |
|
| Jun.1 |
Video released of BBC's Johnston A video has appeared on the internet showing the first pictures of Alan Johnston since his abduction in Gaza on 12 March
|
| Jun.4 |
Palestinian ceasefire plan agreed |
|
| Jun.5 |
Mid-East marks start of 1967 War |
|
| Jun.13 |
Abbas warns of collapse in Gaza |
|
| Jun.13 |
Hamas and Fatah 'agree on ceasefire' |
|
| Jun.14 |
Abbas sacks Hamas-led government| Palestinian Authority President has dismissed the coalition government and declared a state of emergency. Mahmoud Abbas would seek to cal... | |
|
| Jun.15 |
Abbas appoints new Palestinian PM Former Finance Minister Salam Fayyad has been asked to take over and form an emergency government
|
| Jun.15 |
Hamas pledges to work with Abbas |
|
| Jun.15 |
Arab League condemns Gaza 'crime' |
|
| Jun.16 |
US 'to unblock' Palestinian aid |
|
| Jun.16 |
Fatah gunmen storm parliament |
|
| Jun.16 |
Israel praises Hamas-free cabinet |
|
| Jun.17 |
New Palestinian cabinet sworn in President Abbas swore in a temporary cabinet for emergency government in an attempt to regain control of the region
|
| Jun.17 |
Abbas outlaws Hamas militias |
|
| Jun.17 |
New Palestinian PM admits hurdles |
|
| Jun.18 |
Abbas dissolves security council |
|
| Jun.18 |
EU plans direct Palestinian aid |
|
| Jun.18 |
US, EU restore Palestinian ties
|
| Jun.19 |
Gazans trapped at Israeli crossing
|
| Jun.20 |
Israel to let in stranded Gazans |
|
| Jun.20 |
Abbas accuses Hamas of coup plot |
|
| Jun.24 |
Israel to free Palestinian funds
|
| Jun.25 |
Israel to release Fatah prisoners
|
| Jun.25 |
Hamas is 'ready to talk' to Fatah |
|
| Jun.26 |
Militants renew threat to kill journalist |
|
| Jun.27 |
Hamas criticises Blair envoy move
|
| Jun.28 |
Palestinian PM wants to work with Israel
|
| Jun.29 |
Palestinian marchers shot at |
|
| Jul.1 |
Israel releases Palestinian funds |
|
| Jul.8 |
Release of Palestinian prisoners approved |
|
| Jul.8 |
Palestinian PM holds Israel talks
|
| Jul.15 |
Key Palestinian exile may return |
|
| Jul.16 |
Bush urges Mid-East peace talks US President has called for an international meeting to discuss efforts to restart talks between Israel and the Palestinians
|
| Jul.22 |
Israeli textbook states Arab view |
|
| Jul.31 |
Russia downgrades ties with Hamas |
|
| Aug.6 |
Talks for Abbas and Olmert |
|
| Aug.31 |
Anti-Hamas rallies staged |
|
| Sep.19 |
Israel: Gaza is 'hostile entity' The Israeli security Cabinet declared Hamas-controlled Gaza a 'hostile entity' in response to continued Palestinian rocket attacks
|
| Oct.10 |
Hamas ready for talks with rival |
|
| Oct.14 |
UN envoy attacks Mid-East Quartet |
|
| Oct.15 |
Rice: talks most serious in 'many years' |
|
| Oct.25 |
Israel approves Gaza power cuts
|
| Oct.29 |
Israel's Gaza fuel cuts alarm UN
|
| Nov.12 |
Deadly clash at Arafat rally At least 6 people have been killed in gunfire at a rally organised by Fatah to mark 3 years since the death of Yasser Arafat
|
| Nov.15 |
Abbas urges 'bring down Hamas' |
|
| Nov.19 |
Israel to release 450 prisoners |
|
| Nov.20 |
US confirms Mid-East peace talks The US has confirmed it will host a conference next week aimed at relaunching negotiations to create a Palestinian state
|
| Nov.26 |
Hamas dismisses Middle East talks |
|
| Nov.26 |
Cautious hope for Mid-East talks The US, Israeli and Palestinian leaders have voiced hope that the conference could produce a starting point for serious peace negotiations
|
| Nov.28 |
Mideast peace talks kick off |
|
| Dec.15 |
Huge rally marks Hamas anniversary Hamas marked the 20th anniversary of its founding with a message of strength and defiance
|
| Dec.16 |
France to host Mid-East aid talks |
|
| Dec.17 |
Donors pledge $7.4 billion Palestinian aid |
|
| Dec.19 |
Hamas leader: I'm open to talks Speaking by phone to an Israeli television reporter, Ismail Haniya has said he would be willing to negotiate a cease-fire with Israel
|
| Dec.24 |
Millions celebrate Christmas Day |
|
| Dec.27 |
Olmert, Abbas try to revive talks |
|
| Dec.29 |
Gaza pilgrims stranded in Red Sea |
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