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FILE - In this Thursday, June 25, 2009 file photo, Israelis hold up a flag and a banner depicting Israeli soldier Sgt. Gilad Schalit as they gather to mark three years since Schalit was captured by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, at a rally in Tel Aviv. Israel's Security Cabinet decided Wednesday to free 20 Palestinian women from Israeli prisons in exchange for a videotape proving that a captive Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip is alive. The decision was the first tangible sign of movement in talks that have dragged on for more than three years over the release of the soldier, Sgt. Gilad Schalit. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)
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JERUSALEM, Sept. 30 -- Kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is alive, according to a newly recorded videotape that will be provided to Israel by the Islamist Hamas movement in return for Israel's release of 20 Palestinian women prisoners, government officials said.
RAMAT GAN, Israel, Sept. 24 -- Singer-poet Leonard Cohen's first concerts for Israelis weren't in Israel. They were for troops in the then-occupied Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, part of a morale-boosting tour that the Montreal native gave during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
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Backers of Jewish Settlements Step Up Pressure on Netanyahu Over Demolition Plan (Post, May 28, 2009)
Israeli Parliament Approves Netanyahu as Prime Minister (Post, April 1, 2009)
Clinton Criticizes Israel's Eviction, Demolition Plans (Post, March 5, 2009)
As Constraints on Gaza Ease, New Reports of Misery (Post, January 22, 2009)
Israel Begins Pullout; Gazans Survey Debris: Hamas Joins Truce but Warns of Renewed Fighting (Post, January 19, 2009)
Israelis Announce Cease-Fire In Gaza: Olmert Declares Success; Hamas Vows to Fight On (Post, January 18, 2009)
Gaza War Generates Debate on Civilians: Questions Reflect Asymmetry of Fight (Post, January 15, 2009)
Progress Reported in Gaza Truce Talks; Palestinian Toll Exceeds 1,000 (Post, January 15, 2009)
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Israelis Push to Edge of Gaza City: Move Could Signal A Long Urban Battle (Post, January 12, 2009)
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Hamas Pulling Back Into Crowded Cities, Beckoning Israelis: For Army, Pursuit Is Tempting but Risky (Post, January 8, 2009)
Red Cross Reports Grisly Find in Gaza: Israel Accused of Blocking Aid to Wounded (Post, January 8, 2009)
At Main Gaza Hospital, a Scene of Chaotic Desperation: Israel's Strategy Of Dividing the Strip Hinders Relief Efforts (Post, January 6, 2009)
Israel Rejects Intensified Push for Cease-Fire (Post, January 6, 2009)
Israeli Forces Enter Gaza Strip: 'This Will Not Be Easy or Short,' Top Official Says; Hamas Calls for Suicide Attacks (Post, January 4, 2009)
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Israeli Warplanes Pound Gaza: Hundreds Killed in Reprisal Airstrikes Targeting Hamas Security Facilities (Post, December 28, 2008)
Livni Abandons Effort to Form Israeli Coalition: Foreign Minister Urges 2009 Elections (Post, October 27, 2008)
Gazans' Access To Care Faulted: Israeli Interrogation Criticized in Report (Post, August 5, 2008)
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In Gaza and Israel, a Wary Quiet: As First Day of Cease-Fire Passes, Hamas Faces Questions About Intentions (Post, June 20, 2008)
Rice Urges Israel to Desist on Settlements: Despite Expansion, Secretary Sees 'Chance' For Peace Deal in '08 (Post, June 16, 2008)
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2 Israeli Guards Killed at Plant Near West Bank Line (Post, April 26, 2008)
Bush Tells Palestinian Leader Peace Is Possible (Post, April 25, 2008)
Fighting Breaks Out in Gaza Strip: 18 Palestinians, 3 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Clashes (Post, April 17, 2008)
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U.S. Urged to Push Hamas-Israel Truce: Fatah's Abbas, Cheney Meet in West Bank (Post, March 24, 2008)
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Israel Pulls Ground Troops Out of Gaza: Hamas Keeps Up Rocket Attacks (Post, March 4, 2008)
Palestinian President Suspends Peace Talks: Deaths in Gaza Strip Top 100 As Israel Counters Rocket Fire (Post, March 3, 2008)
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Palestinians Clash; Photographer Seized (Post, January 2, 2007)
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