Articles and Studies

Change is in the Air of the Middle East

By : Omar Shaban June, 2009 is a turning point in the Middle East as it promises major moments in…

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The Palestinian-Israeli conflict: A new perspective

by Omar Shaban GAZA CITY – Israelis and Palestinians have been prevented from looking deeper into hidden and untapped opportunities,…

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Palestinian Perspectives on a Unity Government

By Mohammad Yaghi On March 10, Fatah and Hamas began a new round of talks in Cairo that center on…

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Propositions to reconstruct Gaza Strip

By Omar Shaban 1.     Introduction: Despite its evident humanitarian dimension, the Gaza rebuilding question is difficult and interrelated among economics,…

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Gazans fear Fatah-Hamas split could sabotage Gaza reconstruction‏

By Amira Hass An apolitical group of community activists, businessmen and academics in the Gaza Strip is worried that Fatah-Hamas…

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War on Gaza

Old Questions in need for New Answers By Omar Sha’ban Despite the fragile cease fire declared unilaterally by Israel on…

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The Land of Gold

Mazen Shaqoura Gaza Strip Gaza used to be called the Land of Yellow and Gold, for over sixty percent of…

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Gaza on crossroads again

By: Omar Shaban Following Hamas’s win in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections in 2006, the Israeli government, supported by the…

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Israel and Fatah are pushing Gazans over the edge, with no help from Egypt in sight

It was a moment that Mohamed Youssef, 44, had never experienced throughout his career of 20 years. Youssef is in…

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Hamas exploits boom in Gaza smuggling tunnels

Hamas is receiving a steady revenue licensing illicit tunnels in Gaza’s south to smugglers and business people who are importing…

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