1. Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order
(Newsletter)

...ted to see fierce debate over the future of a two-decade ban on commercial whaling. CONTINUE... Abbas orders Hamas prisoner release Top_news By Agencies    Monday, 22 June 2009 Mahm...

2. War On Terror Within: The End of Jewish History
(Newsletter)

...ch focuses on wide-ranging domestic issues rather than just the financial crisis. CONTINUE... Israel rejects Hamas prisoner swap Arab World By Agencies    Wednesday, 18 March 2009 E...

3. Abbas orders Hamas prisoner release
(Archived/News/Arab)

Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has ordered the release of prisoners affiliated to Hamas in the West Bank.

4. Israel rejects Hamas prisoner swap
(Archived/News/Arab)

Ehud Olmert, Israel's outgoing prime minister, has rejected a prisoner swap with Hamas for Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who has been held in Gaza for three years.

5. Israel-Hamas prisoner talks fail
(Archived/News/Arab)

Israel has accused Hamas of hardening its stance in Egyptian-brokered talks on exchanging hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for a captured Israeli soldier.

6. Israeli air raids hit Gaza tunnels
(Archived/News/Arab)

Israeli aircraft have bombed smuggling tunnels between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, damaging Palestinian homes near the border.

7. Carter: Include Hamas in peace bid
(Archived/News/Arab)

Jimmy Carter, the former US president, has called for Hamas to be included in peace negotiations, saying they are willing to "live as a neighbour next door in peace" with Israel if Palestini

8. Palestinians discuss unity government
(Archived/News/Arab)

The ruling Hamas party and Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, have agreed to start negotiations on forming a coalition government.

9. Prisoners soften stance on Israel
(Archived/News/Arab)

 Senior jailed members of Hamas and Fatah have forged a joint platform, including acceptance of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, Mahmoud Abbas says. Banks told to process Palestinian funds

10. Israeli official meets Hamas prisoners
(Archived/News/Arab)

Israeli official meets Hamas prisoners