Israeli troops arrest 21 Palestinians in the West Bank Ramallah, November 20, 2008, (Ramattan)- Palestinian sources reported that the Israeli army arrested on Thursday 21 Palestinian citizens in the West Bank.

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Human rights organizations denounces the Israel’s Gaza blockade Gaza, November 20, 2008, (Ramattan)- Palestinian human rights on Thursday strongly denounced the continued Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip.

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UN seeks $7 billion in humanitarian aid for 2009 Gaza, November 20, 2008, (Ramattan)- The United Nations on Wednesday launched its largest ever annual humanitarian appeal, seeking $7 billion for urgent aid to 30 million people in 31 countries, dwarfing by far last year’s call for $3.8 billion for 25 million people, including the Palestinian people.

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Gaza on the edge of human catastrophe due to lack of power Gaza, November 20, 2008, (Ramattan)- Gaza Electric Company said on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is on the edge of human catastrophe duet shortage of fuel and equipments for the sole power plant in Gaza.

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Israel refuses to participate in anti-racism international conference Ramallah, November 20, 2008, (Ramattan)- Israeli official sources said that Israel will not participate in the international anti-racism conference (Durban 2) next year.

Palestine News -----------------------------------

Gaza flour mills stopped

Gaza farmers get rid of thousands of chicks due to lack of food

Palestinian official: Abbas will not joint the meeting of the Arab Ministers

UN official calls Israel to end its blockade on Gaza

One tunnel collapses, two exploded by Egyptian security in Rafah

EU contributes €5 million to UNRWA for Palestinian vulnerable families

Israeli troops arrest 14 Palestinians in the West Bank

Israel continues tightening Gaza blockage

Israeli army releases 15 Palestinian fishermen, detains 3 international pacifists

International peace activist calls Israel to release Palestinian fishermen

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