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LFI Political Updates focus on recent and significant political developments specifically relating to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. The Political Updates are also used to update readers on any relevant developments within Israeli domestic politics, specifically Labour politics, on a regular basis when appropriate.

	Timeline of the Middle East peace process Author/Edited by: Publication date: 01 September,2010 Download document (pdf file)
	At least nine killed as Israeli forces take control of a flotilla of vessels headed towards the Gaza Strip Author/Edited by: Publication date: 1 June,2010 Download document (pdf file)
	Britain, the US and France urge Israel to conduct internal investigations into its Gaza operation Author/Edited by: Publication date: 16 October,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Hezbollah defeated in Lebanese elections; British prime minister calls for full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 Author/Edited by: Publication date: 11 June,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	President Obama uses Cairo speech to pledge full support for a two state solution Author/Edited by: Publication date: 05 June,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dismantles illegal outpost on returning from his first meeting with US President Obama Author/Edited by: Publication date: 21 May,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli cabinet approves the budget for 2009 and 2010 after scrapping planned cuts Author/Edited by: Publication date: 14 May,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman tours Europe to secure an upgrade in EU-Israel relations Author/Edited by: Publication date: 07 May,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	UN Secretary-General criticises Hezbollah for destabilising Lebanon and the region Author/Edited by: Publication date: 30 April,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Hamas continues to kill, maim and imprison political opponents in the Gaza Strip Author/Edited by: Publication date: 23 April,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Benjamin Netanyahu is sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister Author/Edited by: Publication date: 02 April,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Labor agrees to enter Likud-led coalition government Author/Edited by: Publication date: 26 March,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Barak calls on Labor party to enter Likud government Author/Edited by: Publication date: 23 March,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	The Ahrar al-Jalil Palestinian militant group claims responsibility for third Jerusalem bulldozer attack Author/Edited by: Publication date: 16 March,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Egyptian efforts to reconstruct Gaza and create Palestinian unity between Fatah and Hamas Author/Edited by: Publication date: 05 March,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Iran stockpiles enough uranium to produce an atom bomb and tests a new nuclear reactor; UK, France and Germany propose additional EU sanctions to curb the Iranian nuclear threat Author/Edited by: Publication date: 26 February,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli election results: Second place Likud vie for chance to form a Government over Tzipi Livni’s winning Kadima party Author/Edited by: Publication date: 11 February,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli elections, Tuesday 10 February: The Key Players and their views on the Middle East Peace Process Author/Edited by: Publication date: 5 February,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	US President’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace visits the region Author/Edited by: Publication date: 29 January,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	EDM - BBC, Sky and the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal Author/Edited by: Publication date: 26 January,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Gaza conflict polarises the Arab world around those who seek practical steps towards securing peace in the region and those who support Hamas Author/Edited by: Publication date: 22 January,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Hamas rockets and mortars fired at southern Israel from Gaza Author/Edited by: Publication date: 16 January 2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Hamas reportedly agrees to Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire agreement with Israel Author/Edited by: Publication date: 14 January,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Humanitarian situation in Gaza Author/Edited by: Publication date: 5 January,2009 Download document (pdf file)
	Israel launches air strikes at Hamas affiliated targets in the Gaza Strip; rockets continue to be fired at Israel Author/Edited by: Publication date: 31 December,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	11 December marks the 900th day of Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit’s captivity at the hands of Hamas Author/Edited by: Publication date: 12 December,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Hebron’s House of Contention is evacuated in major military operation Author/Edited by: Publication date: 4 December,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	The Foreign Secretary visits the Middle East; and the Israeli President visits the UK Author/Edited by: Publication date: 21 November,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Reconciliation talks cancelled as split between West Bank and Gaza widens Author/Edited by: Publication date: 13 November,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Israel and the 2008 US Presidential Elections Author/Edited by: Publication date: 3 November,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Elections set for 10 February at Tzipi Livnis request Author/Edited by: Publication date: 30 October,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Hamas since the ceasefire Author/Edited by: Publication date: 23 October,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Olmert, Barak and IDF condemn attacks by settlers Author/Edited by: Publication date: 10th October,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Livni wins Kadima leadership primary by narrowest margin Publication date: 19 September,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Terror attack in Jerusalem following Gordon Brown’s visit Publication date: 23 July 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Israel-Hezbollah prisoner exchange Publication date: 18 July 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Iran tests long range missiles Author/Edited by: Publication date: 10 July,2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Terrorist attack in Jerusalem leaves three dead Publication date: 3 July, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Olmert and Barak agree deal to protect coalition Publication date: 26 June, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire Publication date: 19 June, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Reconciliation talks and ceasefire negotiations Publication date: 12 June, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Bethlehem Investment Conference Publication date: 6 June, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Syria and Israel announce indirect talks Publication date: 21 May, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Israel celebrates 60 years of independence Publication date: 8 May, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	PEGASE and World Bank Trust Fund Publication date: 24 April, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Israeli-Palestinian Peace talks Publication date: 20 March, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Rocket attacks at Israel Publication date: 13 March, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	Iran: Latest UN Sanctions Publication date: 7 March, 2008 Download document (pdf file)
	The Return of the Region Publication date: 13 November, 2006 Download document (pdf file)
	Gaza Crisis update Publication date: 12 July, 2006 Download document (pdf file)
	Gaza Crisis: Number Ten urges restraint Publication date: 29 June, 2006 Download document (pdf file)