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Iranian flag flutters next to a ground-to-ground Sajil missile 12/10/08

Iran war games for nuclear sites Iran begins five days of war games to simulate strikes on its nuclear sites, warning it will retaliate if attacked. Iran seeks nuclear deal change Iran's key nuclear sites Q&A: The nuclear issue

Gilad Shalit in the video released by Hamas Shalit's release 'moves closer'
Progress has been made in efforts to release captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, President Shimon Peres says.

Mohammed Ali Abtahi, file picture from 2003 Convicted Iranian reformer bailed
Iranian ex-vice-president Mohammed Ali Abtahi is bailed pending an appeal of a jail sentence for fomenting unrest.
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US President Barack Obama in Cairo Tough lessons
Why Obama is finding Mid-East peace a struggle

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Life in Jerusalem's heart where three faiths coincide

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As a resident of Gilo I find it ridiculous that it is considered a settlement. Gilo is as much of a settlement as Manchester where I am originally from

Lianne Thomas, Gilo, Israel
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