Archive - Mar 28, 2005

Headlines
The Israeli Parliament overwhelmingly voted to halt a potential national referendum on the proposed pull out from Gaza, making way for the plan to move ahead. Yet, over the weekend, the Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of Jenin and arrested eight Palestinians who the military claims were making weapons. Manar Jibreen with the Independent Middle East Media Center also explains how the Israeli government continues to confiscate land in the West Bank.

Protests in Egypt over the weekend continue growing dissent against the current leadership, even as elections approach. Paul Schemm has more from Cairo.