Palestinian Territories

An Indian soldier runs for cover outside the  Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai during a siege
The following is an internal Stratfor document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. This document is not a forecast, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
Bulldozer commandeered by Palestinian in Jerusalem
An unconventional Palestinian attack in Israel demonstrates the resourcefulness of Palestinian militants. [more]
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Israel's two main political parties struck a deal to prolong the current government's life the same day that Hamas' military wing split due to internal disagreements. [more]
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In the past few weeks, rumors of a geopolitical shift in the Middle East have reached a crescendo. [more]
Workers blocking off site of rocket attack in Ashkelon, Israel
May 14, 2008 1612 GMT
An artillery rocket fired from the Gaza Strip exploded in a shopping center in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon on May 14. [more]
A Palestinian Protest in the Gaza Strip on May 1
Reports of a truce to the contrary, Israel is positioned to avoid serious concessions toward the Palestinians while it pursues the goal of dividing the Arabs. [more]
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaking in Syria
Egypt and Hamas have drafted a cease-fire proposal for Hamas and Israel, according to media reports April 22. [more]
GAZA -- January 2008 Border Breach
Egyptian security sources indicate that Cairo might not be so forgiving should Hamas attempt another breach of the Gaza border crossing with Egypt. (With Stratfor map) [more]
PHOTO - Cleanup at Site of Dimona Attack
Details about the Feb. 12 carbombing in Damascus, Syria, are still scarce, but an interesting rumor has emerged. [more]
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip
January 29, 2008 1909 GMT
The Muslim Brotherhood, the Egyptian Islamist opposition organization, has sponsored numerous anti-government demonstrations since the Jan. 23 breaching of the Egyptian-Gaza border. [more]
Member of PNA al-Aqsa Martyr's Brigade Waves Gun at Rally
January 9, 2008 1632 GMT
Ahead of U.S. President George W. Bush's upcoming visit to the West Bank, the Palestinian government said that it has successfully dismantled the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade militant organization. [more]
Qassam rocket on launcher
December 7, 2007 1746 GMT
A reported design change to the homemade Qassam rockets that Hamas launches has extended the weapon's shelf life. [more]
New Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal
December 6, 2007 1635 GMT
Syria allegedly has told the Hamas leadership in Damascus to either go underground or move to another country. [more]
Gabi Ashkenazi (R)
December 5, 2007 1555 GMT
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi said Dec. 5 that Israel Defense Forces has completed plans for a major offensive in the Gaza Strip and is only awaiting government approval to act. [more]
Annapolis Demonstrator
November 27, 2007 1524 GMT
Representatives from 49 countries have gathered for a Middle East peace conference in Maryland. The participation of the Saudi delegation will be key. [more]
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November 26, 2007 1930 GMT
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will meet in Annapolis, Md., on Nov. 27 for a peace conference hosted by U.S. President George W. Bush. [more]
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November 26, 2007 0300 GMT
The U.S.-sponsored Israeli-Palestinian peace conference in Annapolis, Md., will take place Tuesday. [more]
Hamas Rally
Diplomats are making hopeful noises that negotiations for a Palestinian state could begin at next week’s Middle East peace conference in Maryland - but analysts don’t expect a breakthrough. [more]
George W. Bush mugshot
Invitations have been sent for the Nov. 27 Middle East peace conference in Annapolis, Md. [more]
Stock photo of Israeli Vice Premier Haim Ramon (mug-type photo...)
Israel's vice premier has said Israel will agree to a division of Jerusalem with the Palestinians. [more]
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