The prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas could push the Palestinian government further toward its bid for statehood at the U.N.
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As peace talks founder, Palestine’s central banker helps build a state
With peace talks on the brink of collapse, many Palestinians say they will have no choice but to establish a state on their own. And Jihad Al-Wazir may be the key to that effort.

Charitable donation or material support for terrorism?
Two of the Minnesota Somalians indicted on terrorism charges say they thought they were collecting money for the impoverished people of their war-torn country.

As flotilla probe begins, filmmaker unveils new footage of deadly raid
Israel is now the subject of lawsuits and political pressure. But what about the ‘hit list’ at the center of the controversy? Need to Know talked to an American flotilla passenger about the mysterious document.