two thousand the palestinians were offered a two state solution in almost all the west bank the gaza strip east jerusalem by and the american president bill clinton and they would barak the israeli prime minister and they said no the problem with what they're doing now not only is it unilateral but it also involves non recognition of israel as a jewish state in other words their declaring their statehood but not accepting israel as their neighbor and it's not clear whether the even will accept the sixty seven borders this is in contrast incidentally with the one nine hundred forty seven when the un decided on the partition of palestine into two states and israel at the time accepted a palestinian state next to a jewish state the palestinians of course turned down the crew state all for one hundred forty seven as they did in the year two thousand ok diana i mean this is this issue of recognizing israel's a jewish state but would that make a three way return for palestinians to town sign. absolutely and this is why houses will never recognize israel as a jewish state nor should we be asked t

a un report says that of an israeli raid on the gaza strip was legal, but commandos used excessive forceand a concert in london by the israeli philharmonic orchestra had to be taken off air. >> this broadcast is on pbs in america and around the world. this is newsday. >> hello and welcome good world leaders, a senior officials, and leaders of the transitional council has been discussing the future of libya. the conference in paris hosted by the french president sarkozy and by the british prime minister david cameron have representatives from 60 countries and nato. >> president sarkozy and david cameron are proud of the risks they took. the two men drove international support for the libyan rebels andrews air force pilots still lead the libyan campaign. but this was the arrival of the day that really counted. this is the rebel leader now on the verge of government that will rebuild the libya. he previously testified to the dictator and then defected to head the uprising. around the conference table, he was in part being tested. can libya's people to achieve unity and reconciliation? after

nine turks were killed in the raid last year as they tried to break the blockade of the gaza strip.he blockade has been made illegal by -- unnamed illegal by many. -- has been named to illegal by many other countries. >> the content of the reportable almost certain -- certainly satisfy israel, more than turkey. the blockade has been named legitimate because it is aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to the gaza strip. that is something that the turks had strongly disputed. the panel did say that the israeli commandos used excessive and unreasonable force during the raid. although it also says they had to defend themselves against attack by some of the organizers. it also said the turkish government could have done more to persuade them to avoid a confrontation with the israelis. but more has been made over the issue about whether israel and to agree -- and turkey could mend relations. that was one of the goals of the secretary general and he felt he had some achievement on that. israel, from time to time over the past year, seemed to be veering in the direction of an apology, but u

the president met with the prime minister and wants leaders to denounce hamas leadership in the gaza strip. the two territories along with east jerusalem will makeup a new palestinian state. >> they want to achieve a state with international community but not prepared yet to give peace to israel. >> later today the president will meet with mahmoud abbas. and. >> this is morally and legally correct what we're trying to do. >> french president says negotiations should begin within the month and a formal agreement reached within a year. a representative says woe study the proposal. >> and back here at home, man accused of a deadly crime spree appeared in court today, among charges, killing a woman car jacking victim. abc 7 was in court and brings us the story, now. >> right. police now are looking for two people that they say helped paul castillo escape after the deadly crime spree. they're not releasing names or pictures of the suspects but do say that they're connected to a medical marijuana collective here. and saying paul castillo did make a brief but bizarre court appearance. >> he appea

certain things people may not see, hamas controls the gaza strip and half the population of the palastinians. they are a group dedicateed to the destruction of israel. they have been glorifying terrorists that have killed jews around the land. these are things he has been dealing with. right acro a cross roads. >> chris mitchell, thank you for your report. >> you can find that at jerusalemdateline and find the link at our website at cwnews.org. >>> the general assembly welcomed libya's new leadership. former moammar gadhafi is on the run and transitional council is setting up a new government. many are acting if the new libya will respect religious free dom. gary lane brings us this rare look at the libyan church. >> reporter: sister louchita, an italian none that came to libya 35 years ago. she did humanitarian relief to show love to the people. as a none she says i do everything. cleaning and washing people. there is nothing i don't do. >> sister is one of 200 foreign laborers. the foreigners come here to work in the oil fields and other industries and many are coptic, catholic, and orthod

december two thousand and eight israel attacks the gaza strip one thousand four hundred palestinians and thirteen israelis were killed most of the casualties are civilians this. breaking the silence has interviewed several israeli soldiers giving testimony about abuse and excessive use of force when. this is the testimony of one two three four five hundred people. one after the other this is not a fan. abusing palestinians on a daily basis looting destruction of truck of you know the sort of property killing whatever comes up in the testimonies. you can come from a different world and then started describe the stories as were crimes as. i know one thing. that this is what we've done what's wrong. with the. testimonies about excessive use of force are met with silence and denied in israel . i don't think silence is an israeli disease silence is a human sings and there were not the you know when you don't look good you don't confront and there. oh hello to pursue continue our life without rules. supporters of this war you're killing children. shame on you shame on you. nobody shouts no

>> reporter: the best bank east jerusalem and gaza strip would encompass the new palestinian state. the u.s. insist there is can be no state while hamas continues to rule gaza, supporting terrorism and refusing to recognize the jewish state of israel. >> the president: we believe any lasting peace must acknowledge the real security concerns that israel faces everyday. >> reporter: palestinian president mahmoud abbas is ready to submit a formal letter requesting statehood to the u.n. security council friday. the u.s. has threatened to veto any vote at the risk of doing serious damage to america's image in the arab and muslim world. >> we oppose it not because we oppose the creation of a palestinian state. that can only be achieved through direct negotiations. >> reporter: on the the campaign trail republicans are hammering the president on his handling of the mideast. portraying the administration as anti-israel. >> we are equally indig fan of the obama administration -- indignant of the obama administration and their mideast policy of appeasement that has encouraged such an ominous a

it would include the gaza strip, west bank and east jerusalem. isreali settlement will end up in a new palestine, unacceptable for sellers. the membership seems doomed to failure. the u.s. will use its veto on the security council. the palestinians would look at the vatican option. this would mean recognition as a nonmember states, not by the security council, but by the general assembly. that would give the palestinian territory enhanced observer status. this option would pass with a comfortable 2/3 majority. it would handle a political victory to the palestinian leadership. they could press on with full membership like unicef and membership in the international criminal court in the hague with far reaching implications, like the ability to bring cases against israel. along with the eu and the mideast quartet are trying to persuade the palestinians not to apply for full membership. saying only negotiations with israel can securities. >> some of the fiercest opposition in israel for palestinian statehood is coming from israeli settlers. both ultr

>> reporter: the best bank east jerusalem and gaza strip would encompass the new palestinian state. the u.s. insist there is can be no state while hamas continues to rule gaza, supporting terrorism and refusing to recognize the jewish state of israel. >> the president: we believe any lasting peace must acknowledge the real security concerns that israel faces everyday. >> reporter: palestinian president mahmoud abbas is ready to submit a formal letter requesting statehood to the u.n. security council friday. the u.s. has threatened to veto any vote at the risk of doing serious damage to america's image in the arab and muslim world. >> we oppose it not because we oppose the creation of a palestinian state. that can only be achieved through direct negotiations. >> reporter: on the the campaign trail republicans are hammering the president on his handling of the mideast. portraying the administration as anti-israel. >> we are equally indig fan of the obama administration -- indignant of the obama administration and their mideast policy of appeasement that has encouraged such an ominous a

you know, in gaza strip we are no more an effective holder of the area. there is hamas government. we gave it to the fatah. and they lost it in a coup d'etat to hamas terror organization with no ground to talk about. hamas doesn't control half of his own people when it comes to talking on their behalf. it is nol not that simple. believe me. if it were much simpler, it would have been already behind us. it's a difficult issue to solve. we have to be responsible for our security. we have a contract with our civilian population to protect them against things that are happening day and night all around us. >> hold that thought. >> we have to do it. >> hold that thought. let's come back after the break and discuss specific click the effects of the arab spring on israel and its security. capital one's new cash rewards card gives you a 50% annual bonus! so you earn 50% more cash. according to research, everybody likes more cash. well, almost everybody... ♪ would you like 50% more cash? no! but it's more money. [ male announcer ] the new capital one cash rewards card. the card for people w

you know, in gaza strip we are no more an effective holder of the area. there is hamas government. we gave it to the fatah. and they lost it in a coup d'etat to hamas terror organization with no ground to talk about. hamas doesn't control half of his own people when it comes to talking on their behalf. it is nol not that simple. believe me. if it were much simpler, it would have been already behind us. it's a difficult issue to solve. we have to be responsible for our security. we have a contract with our civilian population to protect them against things that are happening day and night all around us. >> hold that thought. >> we have to do it. >> hold that thought. let's come back after the break and discuss specific click the effects of the arab spring on israel and its security. [ boy ] hey, i thought these were electric? uh, it is, yeah, it's a chevy volt. so what are you doing at a gas station? well it still takes gas to go farther. but you're not getting gas. true. not this time. uh, don't have to gas up very often. so you have to go to the bathroom? no. yes you do. thought t

of the night in international waters, israeli commanders-the ship was trying to give aid to the gaza strip the end of the raid, nine activists were dead, and israel was being condemned around the world. here are pictures sang special forces only fired when their lives were in danger. it was not against international law as turkey insisted. this long awaited report by a specially formed you in panel says the actions were legal and were part of a security measure to prevent weapons from entering the area. it says the way they boarded the vessel was excessive and unreasonable. it found that there was a violent resistance, which required them to use force for their own protection. it said injuries were unacceptable. israel provided no satisfactory explanation for any of the nine deaths. the israelis did help treat, but other passengers were mistreated and intimidated. the funerals of the dead, emotion, reports that forensic evidence and most of them and being shot several times, including in the back or in a close range. some are demanding a full and apology. >> summit not understand the full

fears more power to go after israel for what palestinians consider crimes committed in the gaza stripe house has vowed to veto the bid in the security council insisting an independent palestinian state be developed through direct negotiations with israel. >>> up next, the israeli ambassador to the u.s. [ kristy ] my mom is well...weird. she won't eat eggs without hot sauce. she has kind of funny looking toes. she's always touching my hair. and she does this dancing finger thing. [ male announcer ] with advanced technology from ge, now doctors can diagnose diseases like breast cancer on a cellular level. so that women, like kristy's mom, can get personalized treatment that's as unique as she is. [ kristy ] she's definitely not like other moms. yeah, my mom is pretty weird. ♪ i tell you what i can spend. i do my best to make it work. i'm back on the road safely. and i saved you money on brakes. that's personal pricing. >>> joining me now, the palestinian liberation organization's chief representative to the u.s. thank you for joining us. what is the current plan for the u.n.? will presi

you know, in gaza strip we are no more an effective holder of the area. there is hamas government. we gave it to the fatah. and they lost it in a cue oup d'etat to hamas terror organization with no ground to talk about. hamas doesn't control half of his own people when it comes to talking on their behalf. it is nol not that simple. believe me. if it were much simpler, it would have been already behind us. it's a difficult issue to solve. we have to be responsible for our security. we have a contract with our civilian population to protect them against things that are happening day and night all around us. >> hold that thought. >> we have to do it. >> hold that thought. let's come back after the break and discuss specific click the effects of the arab spring on israel and its security. ♪ priceis it true thata-tor. name your own price.... >>...got even easier? affirmative. we'll show you other people's winning hotel bids. >>so i'll know how much to bid... ...and save up to 60% >>i'm in i know see winning hotel bids now at priceline. luck? i don't trade on luck. i trade on fundamental

fears more power to go after israel for what palestinians consider crimes committed in the gaza stripe white house has vowed to veto the bid in the security council, insisting an independent palestinian state be created through direct negotiations with israel. >>> up next, the palestinian ambassador to the u.s. and then the israeli ambassador to the u.s. [ grandma ] relationships are life... if you don't have that thing that fills your heart and your soul, you're missing that part of your life that just fulfills you. ♪ [ male announcer ] for us at humana, relationships matter too. the better we know you, the better we can help you choose the right medicare plan. that's why humana agents sit down with you to figure out your medicare options. and we have nurses you can call anytime, even at 3 a.m. because when you're on the right humana medicare plan and taking good care of yourself, then you can be there for the people who matter most. [ grandma ] my family is my joy, my hope... they are my heart. it's the reason we get out of bed in the morning... [ grandpa ] the reason we fall into b

review of the israeli raids has concluded that israel's blockade of the gaza strip is legal. the long-awaited report said israeli commandos used unreasonable force to stop the ship. nine turks were killed in the raid of may last year, which ruptured relations between turkey and israel. the report is due to be released officially on friday. two former kenyan ministers appeared before the international criminal court. in all six defendants due to appear. the red cross in nigeria says more than 100 people have died in floods in the southwest of the country. some makeshifts were entirely swept away. next week, the world will pause to remember the day america was attacked. the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will star different memories in different countries. for some new yorkers, it is not just history. it is still a threat today. they released a cocktail of carcinogens. officials say that as a direct result, thousands of people are now seriously dealt. many could die from their conditions. >> an image of teradata is horribly familiar. the attack on the twin towers that killed nearly 3

the palestinians quest based on pre-1967 borders including the west bank, east jerusalem and the gaza stripit can only be achieved by direct negotiations. >>> the grads jailed in iran may be dealing with mahmoud ahmadinejad. mahmoud ahmadinejad announced shane bauer and josh fattal will be released soon but their release is now delayed because the judge needed to sign off on bail is on vacation. now the clerks who control the iranian court system may be trying to deny mac a ak-47 a chance -- mahmoud ahmadinejad a chance to claim credit on the world stage. >>> a house fire that killed an elderly couple is now under investigation. the couple was a loan when the fire broke out at their home -- was alone when the fire broke out at their home. they pulled out the woman tried to revive her but firefighters said she died at the scene and her husband as well. we talked to one neighbor who tried to rescue the couple before firefighters arrived. >> i went over tried to get through the front door but with all the safety doors it was impossible. i couldn't get through the back gate. >> according to a f

aggressively with its policies of occupation and settlement of the west bank, its control of the gaza stripnd east jerusalem. >> there is not much indication that israel was prepared to do that, is there? >> very little, they seem committed to expansion of their settlement policies. they have said that they will halt settlement construction to negotiate peace, but in fact, it has not. >> this will inevitably lead to more isolation and it will lead to the israelis and saying, we cannot have egypt on the one side and instability in syria and other places. >> the fact that this occupation settlement policy is untenable is more the point. they have not budged even under the reality of their situation. >> you are watching bbc world news. still to come, six months after amazingly surviving the tsunami, one japanese soy markets back in the water with a new purpose. -- one japanese swimmer gets back in the water with a new purpose. >> in south africa, calling for a bike shop opener to be shot constitutes hate speech. here is the latest from johannesburg. >> defiant to the end, this was us, singing

abandon the idea, included in that request is territory in the west bank, east jerusalem and the gaza strip. israel prime minister benjamin netanyahu accused them of looking for a state without peace and argued that palestinian statehood would threaten his nation's security. >>> we are expected to learn tomorrow now which open schools could close as part of a restructuring plan. the superintendent will make his recommendation on which of eight elementary schools will shut down. the school board will then review the recommendations at their board meeting on tuesday. a final decision on school closures will be made next month. >>> president obama is offering states more flexibility in meeting educational standards spelled out in the no child left behind law. during a white house announcement today he said the congress needs to rewrite the bush era law because of flaws in its implementation, schools will be allowed to opt out of some requirements as long as they enact standards that prepare students for college and careers. >> the economic challenges we face now are economic challenges that ha

at egypt reviews refused to take the gaza strip. so if we just go backward, israel was forced upon the 67 war -- israel is definitely not the aggressor. it just happened that they made it. just one last thing, if you go a little bit to the north and you traveled there to go along heights there are several bunkers -- i know them very well. they fire on israeli farmers that plow the fields down in the valley. so when the go along heights was taken at the end of the war, it eventually vanish. i don't see any case to return anything because don't believe for one minute that i am not for peace in the whole world. but, this peace in israel is very sketchy and the last thing i can say -- one thing. i have seen children's books from syria after the 67 war and i saw a children's book from egypt. they all teach the kids how to kill and i cannot forget one sketch, one graphics. it was the land of israel which was very recognizable and syrian soldier, a brave soldier with a rifle and a bayonet stabs the land. that is what they show in kindergar

. >> what about the speech six months ago, should be a palestinian state, connecting the gaza strip andtate with a land bridge. i would say this is the new election minded obama and if the media-- what they should have noted there have been two obama policies on this. the one the first two and a half years and the one today. >> is this another pivot, jim? >> has that been covered? >> no, obama can turn on a dime. it must be an election year because it's astonishing frankly that he can give that speech and as a person who preferred his previous positions on things, it's such pandering and blatant for him to turn and now just completely-- >> and cal, new york magazine came out this week with this cover, the first jewish president. why did they do that? >> well, look, we're still dealing with the aftermath of that anthony weiner lost seat in new york, and the polls showing a lessening of the jewish support for the president and i think that was behind a lot of the speech. let me tell you i think one of the one of the best journalists on this, besides myself, one of the points she made with

indicated that they do support the palestinian move we are hearing from the hamas leadership in the gaza strip they are criticizing the palestinian president they are saying that his needs are. tactical and that they should not be here to at the same time we know that israel has warned that any kind of movement in this direction and you have the feeling particularly to the israeli foreign minister avigdor lieberman is all saying that they will be consequences but not specifying what those consequences in fact when involve the use of contradiction the will of both israel and the us of actually. in favor of the two state solution good really couldn't take their word on that when they're not in favor as you mentioned earlier of this u.n. vote to recognize palestinian statehood. what exactly that is correct i mean me hearing on the one hand that they do support a two state solution but on the other hand both the united states and israel strongly voicing opposition to this palestinian bid at the united nations now the american president barack obama has said to quote him that america will act very

ten the food carrying humanitarian aid tried to break through these friendly sea blockade of the gaza strip israel's navy raided the ships killing nine turkish citizens and you one report published in september blamed both sides for the violence tell of the first fuse to apologize for the deaths of the turkish citizens and then kyra reported some bastard of the ousting of president mubarak in egypt the schools the shop deterioration in these rules for relationships with not the key partner in the region the situation he's been you noticed after israeli forces responding to a cross border militant attack mistakenly killed five egyptian police officers egypt israel saying it's not being flexible enough responding to the changes going on in the middle east and north africa despite being more isolated still of this continues to act as if people knew what it was even quite he's unwilling to compromise owning up its decision. some observers today say. long term israel palestine is dead but on the other hand remember after the hour after the arab spring. the mood of the israeli society in this pro