An-Najah National University in Nablus allows a special academic program that gives convicted Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails the opportunity to study "human rights," with apparent organizational support from UNESCO. UN agency says its does not fund UNESCO Chairs, nor does it award diplomas or certificates.

That Abbas brought this to the highest level of international diplomacy suggests that he believes that the world is ready to entertain this revisionist history of the Middle East. Sadly, in this regard, he may not be mistaken.

As part of an Egyptian-negotiated unofficial truce between Israel and Hamas,Israel increases total number of work permits by 40% to 7,000. Gaza fishing zone extended to 15 nautical miles.

Sniper squad attacked Israeli troops from Khan Yunis area of Gaza Strip; no Israeli casualties reported. Palestinian media reports one person critically wounded in the Israeli strike.

Military sees great value and importance in the broader goal of incorporating women into combat duty and this development has proven highly beneficial to its operations, official says.