http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/51-show-1222 <p></p><p>The tensions in Gaza heated up in November, with attacks from both sides ending with nearly 150 dead in Palestine and six dead in Israel.&nbsp; At the same time, Palestine’s effort to win further UN recognition was being discouraged by both Israel and the US, with those countries arguing only negotiations could create an independent Palestinian state.</p> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:01:00 +0000 Susan Barnett 52958 at http://wamc.org 51% Show #1222