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Dershowitz, Aslan & Perry debate Israel vs. Gaza on CNN

From On November 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Mark Perry — who recently explained that the “chance for calm” has been assassinated by Israel in the past – on the current potential for a ceasefire (via CNN’s transcript):

MARK PERRY, MIDDLE EAST EXPERT: I would have said six hours ago if you had asked me that I [...]

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Gershon Baskin on Permanent Truce Deal Assassinated Jabari was Working on

From On November 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Speaking to Democracy Now! Gershon Baskin — the Israeli peace activist who assisted the process that led to Hamas’ release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit — offers his thoughts on the permanent truce deal he was working on with military leader Ahmed Jabari (who Aluf Benn writes was a [...]

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Assassinated Hamas Leader Jabari was working on Permanent Israel Truce Agreement

From On November 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Nir Hasson reporting for Haaretz:

Hours before Hamas strongman Ahmed Jabari was assassinated, he received the draft of a permanent truce agreement with Israel, which included mechanisms for maintaining the cease-fire in the case of a flare-up between Israel and the factions in the Gaza Strip. This, according to Israeli [...]

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