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- Gaza: Israeli forces demolish several homes
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- Israeli forces launch large-scale detention campaign in Tulkarm-area town
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- Eight killed by Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon
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- One Palestinian killed in Israeli bombing north of Gaza city
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- Over 100 colonists break into Jerusalem's Aqsa mosque
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- Israel responsible for brutal abuse and humiliation of workers, says Unions official
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- Occupation forces continue closing entrance to Salfit-area town
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- Gaza death toll from Israel's deadly aggression surpasses 72,336
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- Spanish PM says "Israel the only country violating international law in the Middle East"
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- Italy suspends military cooperation agreement with Israel
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- Presidency welcomes the German Chancellor's stance rejecting annexation
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- Colonists raze agricultural lands near Bethlehem
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- Colonists cut water pipelines near Jericho
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- Cabinet warns of imminent collapse of health services in Gaza amid critical shortages
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- Cabinet warns of imminent collapse of health services in Gaza amid critical shortages
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- Prisoners’ groups: More than 9,600 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons
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- UPDATE: Four killed, including child, and others injured in Israeli strike on vehicle in Gaza City
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- Two Palestinians injured after attack by Israeli forces northwest of Nablus
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- Israeli forces close central Hebron and search homes in nearby village, causing damage
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- Armed colonists attempt to seize Palestinian-owned house northeast of Hebron
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Russian Official: No International Conference Unless Constructive Steps Achieved
MOSCOW, January 7, 2008 (WAFA)-Russia said that it would not host an international conference on the Middle East unless constructive steps achieved in the region.
Russian official, Mikhaïl Kaminine said to Russian Festy news channel that Russia wants to realize that there is a progress in the peace process before start preparation for convening an international conference on the Middle East.
Kaminine affirmed that the opportunity of holding a conference is still running and is related to positive developments in the region.
He considered that the situation in the Middle East witnesses no practical steps to normalize the situation or achieve stability, affirming that Russia wants the conference to help seriously pushing the peace process forward.
