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  • A woman paints a wall, which was built in front of Israeli embassy in Cairo, Giza, August 6, 2011. Since the militant ambush near the Israeli border of Egypt, which left several Egyptians dead, people have protested at the embassy, bringing down Israeli flag one time, painting Israeli embassy's wall another time. Notably, painting embassy's wall has become a sort of a daily routine as protesters express national sentiments against Israel. The first line, in Arabic, reads, literally: "We've patted under our armpits." The line is after a folcloric song of iconic singer Sheik Imam who composed his song after Egypt's defeat in 1967 by Israel, mocking Egyptian military's disgraceful defeat. The second line, in Arabic, reads: "Egypt above all".
    Spraying Israeli embassy's wall
  • Elders Group delegates including former Irish president Mary Robinson (2nd R), Indian activist Ela Bhatt (L) and former UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi (2nd L) during a visit to Hamas-run Gaza, Palestinian Territory, October 16, 2010. In an effort to save direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, Elders Group arrived in Gaza from Egyptian side in Rafah. The group's second phase - having met with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa in Cairo - includes Syria, Jordan and Israel.
    Saving peace talks
  • Iranian President Ahmadinejad in Beirut, October 13, 2010. Ahmadinejad is making his first state visit to Lebanon at a time when tensions have mounted between Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Western-backed parties in the government. The growing crisis has raised fears over the fate of the unity government that includes both sides and has managed to keep a tenuous calm. Of note, Al-Hariri met with President Mubarak of Egypt in Cairo, Monday, October 11.
    Ahmadinejad in Beirut
  • Flags and billboards decorate Beirut's streets ahead of Iranian President Ahmadinejad's visit, Beirut, October 10, 2010. Ahmadinejad visits Lebanon for first time. The hardline leader arrives in Beirut on October 13 for a two-day controversial visit, the highlight of which will be a tour of Lebanon's volatile border with his arch-enemy Israel.
    Beirut welcomes Ahmadinejad
  • Members of Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, hold guns during a press conference, Gaza City, October 6, 2010. Izz Eddin al-Qassam Brigades (aka al-Qassam Brigades) is the military wing of the Palestinian Islamist fundamentalist socio-political organisation Hamas. Created in 1992, under Yahya Ayyash's direction, group's primary objective was to build a coherent military organization to support goals of Hamas, which was concerned back then with blocking Oslo Accords negotiations. From 1994 to 2000, al-Qassam Brigade carried out a number of attacks against both Israeli soldiers and civilians. By Second Intifada, al-Qassam Brigades became a central target of Israel. The group's strength and ability to carry out complex and lethal attacks surprised many observers. Al-Qassam Brigades operated several cells in West Bank, but most were destroyed by 2004, following numerous Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations. In contrast, Hamas retained a forceful presence in Gaza Strip, generally considered group's stronghold.
Izz Eddin al-Qassam Brigades is listed as a terrorist organization by the European Union, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Demotix / Mohamed Othman.
    Militants in press conference
  • An act of resistance in face of Israeli occupation, Separation Wall (aka Apartheid Wall), Ramallah, October 1, 2010. Increasingly, Palestinians are on edge, after a series of frustrating direct peace talks with Israelis. To many commentators, peace talks are doomed, unless Israel chooses to stop expanding on building new settlements. US is on a shuttle diplomacy, saving a now catastrophic new failure.
    I Resist
  • An act of resistance in face of Israeli occupation, Separation Wall (aka Apartheid Wall), Ramallah, October 1, 2010. Increasingly, Palestinians are on edge, after a series of frustrating direct peace talks with Israelis. To many commentators, peace talks are doomed, unless Israel chooses to stop expanding on building new settlements. US is on a shuttle diplomacy spree in an attempt to save a now catastrophic new failure. Demotix / Ahmad Mesleh.
    I RESIST
  • Flemming Rose, architect of publication of Muhammad Cartoons in Danish Jyllands-Posten, during a press conference, Politiken’s Lecture Theater, September 29, 2010. Rose discussed The Tyranny of Silence, his new book, on freedom of expression. Describing his motivation for going to print, Rose said he wanted to “tell his story” while putting Muhammad Cartoons in an “historical and social context.” "It is important," he added, "to start discussing future guidelines for freedom of expression in a rapidly changing world."
    Muhammad Cartoons revisited
  • Egyptian actress Laila Elwy posing with her honorary award during opening of Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, Sayed Darwish Theater, Alexandria, September 14, 2010. Guests of honor included: Actor Omar Sharif, Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosni and Alexandria Governor General Adel Labib. Demotix / Tarek Hussein.
    Alexandria Film Festival opening
  • A Turkish man waiting for his turn to cast vote on referendum on Turkey's constitution, Izmir, September 11, 2010. Polls closed in a referendum on whether to amend Turkey's military-drafted constitution, a vote seen as a test of support for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to 2011 general elections. The referednum - one most anticipated in Turkey and abroad - is seen as a landmark in Turkey's military-dominated politics. Demotix / Huseyin Emire Tazequl. 
    Turkey's Referendum
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