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From: Terje Rod-Larsen <1 To: "IJeevacation@gmail.cornm <Jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Fw: The Media Line MidEast Daily Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:21:11 +0000 From: medialine@list.themedialine.org <medialine@list.themedialine.org> To: MEDaily@list.themedialine.org <MEDaily@list.themedialine.org> Sent: Sun Apr 24 05:14:41 2011 Subject: The Media Line MidEast Daily is2 le1YouTu L ^Twit l;Facebo be ter ok pI IIJ Happy Easter The Management and Staff of THE MEDIA LINE NEWS AGENCY Wish our Christian readers, listeners and viewers A JOYOUS EASTER Jews en Route from Joseph's Tomb Shot-at; One Dead, Five Wounded Apparently by Palestinian Security Officers A group of Hasidic Jews en route home from prayers at the traditional site of Joseph's tomb near the West Bank city of Nablus in the early hours of Sunday morning came under attack by Palestinians firing from a four-wheel-drive vehicle. One man was killed and five were wounded. The three-car convoy raced to an Israeli army post when the shooting broke out. One of the injured received a life-threatening wound to the abdomen and underwent emergency surgery after being airlifted to a hospital from the army post. Israeli news sources are reporting that the incident appears to have been the result of a lack of coordination between the Israelis and Palestinian security forces — the latter who were apparently in the chase vehicle that shot at the Israeli convoy. Both the Palestinians and Israelis are investigating. Yemen's Saleh Agrees to Step Down in Return for Immunity Yemen's longtime ruler Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed on Saturday to accept a deal brokered by the Gulf States in which he would Archives I Blogs Lead Story in Context Issue: Israel's Jewish Identity. What Does it Mean? MidEast Week PA: Made "Generous". Offer: Israel: "Bring it to the Table' ; 1j Music Heals Arab Gallery Brings Art to the People Crucifixion Nails Taken to the Grave Feeding the (Rich) World EFTA00681087 step down within 30 days, handing power to his vice president following 32-years as Yemen's leader. In return, Saleh will receive immunity from prosecution. Saleh's capitulation came after a massive demonstration that some estimates peg in the hundreds of thousands shouting for his removal. Although the protest organizers have agreed to the Gulf States' deal, it remains unclear whether the immunity provision has been accepted. The opposition head has said the deal is accepted, but listed reservations that include immunity, the formation of a unity government within seven days. Opposition is also demanding that Saleh step down before any deal takes effect. Libyan Army Suspends Anti-Opposition Attacks in Misrata; US Drones Enter the Action Libyan army troops loyal to Mu'amar Al-Qaddafi on Saturday suspended attacks against rebels in the city of Misrata in order to allow tribal leaders to try to negotiate surrender by rebel leaders. The announcement came from the Libyan foreign minister who said that the government troops are not pulling back from the beleaguered town. For the first time, American drone aircraft entered the fray on Saturday, with Predators carrying out bombing runs on forces loyal to Al-Qaddafi. The Pentagon declined to identify targets, but did confirm the action on Saturday afternoon. Palestinian 'Popular Struggle' Conference Raises New Threat of Intifada The possibility of a new Mlitada, a popular and violent uprising against Israel, was raised at the 6th Annual Bil'in Conference on the Palestinian Popular Struggle. The yearly parley, which is named after the town where anti-Israel protests focusing on the controversial security fence are held weekly, was also re- named to honor the Italian pro-Palestinian activist who was murdered last week by Salafist Islamists in the Gaza Strip. In the presence of political leaders, foreign diplomats and religious leaders, the head of the Bil'in protest organization threw the threat of violence into the mix, suggesting that September, the target date for a declaration of Palestinian statehood, would mark the onset if no diplomatic breakthrough comes by then. Young leaders have been urging an "uprising" similar to others in the Arab world, the exception being that it would target Israel rather than the Palestinian government. Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud 'Abbas last week reiterated his opposition to a third Maeda. Mubarak-era Energy Minister Charged for Gas Deal with Israel Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's energy minister and six others will face criminal charges including squandering public funds in relation to the deal to sell Israel 40% of its natural gas needs. Sameh Fahmy and the others will stand More Video More Audio Polluted Rivers Flow Through No Unilateral Declaration but September Statehood Israel Expects Goldstone Report Withdrawn Israeli Options to Tackle Gaza Escalation EFTA00681088 trial in Cairo on a date not yet disclosed. The prosecutor claims that the former energy officials made financial profits "through selling and exporting Egyptian gas to the state of Israel at a low price below international market rates at the time of the contract." Concern over the future of the gas contract was one of the first issues to be raised by Israelis when Mubarak was swept out of power and replaced by a military council. Many observers see the issue as an indication that the "cold peace' between Egypt and Israel since the historic peace treaty in 1979 stands to get a whole lot colder. FOLLOW US!!! Facebook Podcast http://www.themedialine.org/xmlitmlpodcast.xml RSS Feed http://www.themedialine.org/xml/tmlnewsfeed.xml Twitter YouTube The Media Line (TML) is an American non-profit news organization established to enhance and balance media coverage in the Middle East, promote independent reporting in the region, and break down barriers to understanding in the Arab and Israeli journalism communities. TML's mission is to provide credible, unbiased content, background and context to local media outlets throughout the Middle East and around the world. The Media Line has a mandate for education and supports scholarly endeavors at all levels. TML is "The Mideast News Source." Elite Membership Elite Members have access to additional features, news, information, archives and translations of mideast media. 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