[Cindy]

Let’s check in on the Middle East at an internet cafe and see what’s happening...

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=29463_Video-_Obamas_Campaign_in_Gaza&only

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21YF7ggCG6g

“Gaza’s Obama campaign”

Video Description - Quote:

While US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama leads rival Hillary Clinton in the polls, Palestinians in Gaza are launching their own attempt to boost his campaign.

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3526464,00.html

Palestinian youth caught with pipe bomb at Hawara checkpoint
Published: 04.01.08, 19:54 / Israel News

A search of a Palestinian youth at Hawara checkpoint, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, uncovered a pipe bomb. The bomb was detonated in a controlled environment by IDF soldiers.

The youth was transferred to security forces for questioning. (Efrat Weiss)