Alastair Macdonald
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For Gaza's homeless, holiday is time for despair
* Hardship increases as winter sets in * Little relief on offer to homeless * Anger at both Israel and rival Palestinian factions By Tom Perry GAZA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - In the days leading up to Eid al-Adha, Zaid Khadar would usually be buying new clothes ... Full Article
For Gaza's homeless, holiday is time for despair
GAZA (Reuters) - In the days leading up to Eid al-Adha, Zaid Khadar would usually be buying new clothes for his children and stocking up on traditional foods to celebrate one of the most important dates on the Muslim calendar. Full Article
Prisoner deal hits snag on Hamas demands-source
* Israel says will not release two Hamas leaders-source * Israel says will not discuss names - official * Hamas leader accuses Israel of undermining talks-Web site * Marwan Barghouti confident part of any deal-lawyer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Nov 25 ... Full Article
Prisoner deal hits snag on Hamas demands - source
* Israel says won't release several Hamas leaders - source * Israel says will not discuss names - official * Hamas leader accuses Israel of undermining talks - website * Marwan Barghouti confident part of any deal - lawyer (Adds talks postponed for holiday, ... Full Article
Prisoner deal hits snag on Hamas demands
GAZA (Reuters) - Israel has rejected a demand for the release of two Hamas commanders as part of any exchange for a captured Israeli soldier, a source close to negotiations said Wednesday, signaling talks had hit a snag. Full Article
Israel set to declare settlement limits-govt sources
* Plan falls short of Palestinian demands * Abbas calls for U.S. pressure on Israel * U.S. wants peace talks to resume without preconditions By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to announce ... Full Article
Obama criticizes Israel over settlement-building
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned Israel Wednesday its approval of new construction in a Jewish settlement could prove "very dangerous" by fuelling Palestinian anger and harming prospects for peace. Full Article
Obama criticises Israel over settlement-building
* Israel says construction in Gilo routine * Palestinians condemn building plans * U.S. says Israeli move makes peace efforts more difficult (Adds comment by Israeli President Peres, paras 17-18) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, Nov 18 (Reuters) - U.S. ... Full Article
Rejecting Obama, U.S. Jews push W.Bank settlement
* Some U.S. Democrats reject Obama criticism of settlements * Jews must be free to live in West Bank, NY legislator says * US Jews encouraged to buy vacation homes on occupied land By Tom Perry JERUSALEM, Nov 18 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama may ... Full Article
Obama criticises Israel over settlement-building
* Israel says construction in Gilo routine * Palestinians condemn building plans * U.S. says Israeli move makes peace efforts more difficult (Adds comment by Israeli President Peres, paras 17-18) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, Nov 18 (Reuters) - U.S. ... Full Article
