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8 February 2012 Last updated at 06:20 ET

Guide: Palestinian statehood bid

Palestinian bid to ask the UN to recognise an independent state within 1967 borders despite Israeli and US opposition.

Heated diplomacy Plett: Diplomacy behind statehood bid

Name game Land dispute writ large on road signs

Flare-ups and violence

Prisoner debate Israel mulls tougher conditions for Palestinians

'Cold peace' Killing of Egypt policemen strains Israel ties

Profiles & Guides

Five years' capture in Gaza

As Israelis mark five years since hostage Gilad Shalit was abducted in Gaza, the BBC's Yolande Knell looks at the campaign to secure his release.
Q&A: Gilad Shalit release deal
Who are Hamas?
Who are Fatah?
Q&A: Raid on flotilla
Q&A: Israeli Arabs
Guide: Iron Dome
Guide: Eased Gaza blockade
Guide: West Bank barrier
Q&A: Hamas leader's assassination

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