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UK Government passes motion to recognize Palestine

October 15, 2014

The UK House of Commons passed a motion, voting overwhelmingly in favour of recognizing Palestine as a State. Significantly, this motion is not binding on the UK government even though the House voted 274-12 in favour of granting recognition. Therefore, ..

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India to provide four million US dollars for rebuilding the Gaza Strip

October 14, 2014

At the International Gaza Donor Conference in Cairo, India pledged to donate US $ 4 mn in aid to rebuild Gaza Strip. The Conference is to raise money for rebuilding efforts in Gaza after its latest 50 day war with ..

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Fatah and Hamas agree on unity government in Gaza

September 27, 2014

Rival Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas have agreed to a unified government in Gaza that is set to assume power immediately. The government will be headed by Mahmoud Abbas, as agreed upon by the two sides in talks held in ..

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Israel-Gaza conflict destroys ancient Omari Mosque in Jabaliya in Gaza

August 4, 2014

The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has taken a toll on ancient Omari Mosque in Jabaliya. The Israeli attack has completely destroyed the mosque on August 2, 2014 during Operation Protective Edge, part of the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict. The Omari Mosque is ..

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India support UNHRC resolution to probe Israel’s offensive on Gaza

July 24, 2014

India voted in support of a UN Human Rights Council resolution to begin an investigation of Israel’s offensive on Gaza. In the 47-member council, 29 countries which also included other BRICS member voted in support of the Palestinian-drafted resolution on ..

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Google formally puts Palestine on virtual map

May 9, 2013

Google has recognized Palestine as an independent nation by changing the name on portal from ‘Palestine Territories’ to ‘Palestine’. About Palestine Palestine has been associated with the geographical area that currently covers the State of Israel, the West Bank and ..

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Palestine to get $100 million monthly "financial safety net" from Arab states

December 13, 2012

Arab states have offered the Palestinian Authority a $100 million monthly "financial safety net" to aid Palestinian government tackle an economic crisis after the United Nations granted de facto statehood to Palestine. Reacting to the UN approval to Palestine as ..

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Gaza Cease-Fire Holds as Hamas Claims Victory

November 29, 2012

After 8 days of a bloody conflict, cease fire returned to Gaza. This was brought about by negotiated Egypt along with USA. This was the worst cross-border fighting in four years b/w Hamas and the Israel. Hamas, the Palestinian militant ..

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