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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Cheat Sheet - Oliver Stone Defends ‘The Untold History of the United States’

Today: Violent Protests Hit West Bank , Peace After the Arab Spring: Will the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Last? , Bus Explodes in Tel Aviv

	November 21, 2012

Rebuttal

1. Oliver Stone Defends 'The Untold History of the United States'

Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick defend their new book, "Untold History of the United States," against Michael Moynihan's critical review in The Daily Beast. The authors explain why their book is necessary—and say it is Moynihan who has his history wrong.

Read it at The Daily Beast

Unrest

2. Violent Protests Hit West Bank

Clashes broke out between Palestinians and the Israeli Army in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Palestinian youths were hurling stones at soldiers in all three major cities in the West Bank—Ramallah, Hebron, and Nablus. In Nablus crowds chanted, "Strike, strike, Tel Aviv." Soldiers retaliated with tear-gas canisters, stun grenades, and live ammunition in some cases. At least two Palestinians were reportedly shot in the legs by Israeli gunfire during a demonstration outside a prison in Ramallah. The Israeli military says it fires live ammunition only after they have fired warning shots and "exhausted all possible means" to avoid danger.

Read it at Reuters

A New Deal

3. Peace After the Arab Spring

Is a durable ceasefire really possible? Ex-State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley on how Hillary Clinton and the main players in the Gaza conflict should move forward.

Read it at The Daily Beast

DEADLY

4. Bus Explodes in Tel Aviv

At least 22 people were wounded on Wednesday when a bus exploded in Tel Aviv in what Israeli officials immediately denounced as a "terrorist attack." An Israeli who witnessed the attack told Army Radio that the bus was "completely charred." The explosion reportedly occurred near the Israeli Defense building. Celebratory gunfire was reportedly heard in Gaza after news of the explosion. In Gaza at least 26 more Palestinians were killed on Wednesday, bringing the death toll of Palestinians up to 138 since the violence began. Five Israelis have died, including two killed by rockets on Wednesday.

Read it at The Daily Beast

PEACE?

5. Israel Agrees to Truce

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced on Wednesday. The ceasefire will take effect at 9 p.m. Cairo time, 1900 GMT. Both sides agreed in principal for a truce, but there was no agreement on the key demands—leading to a second phase of talks that will address the issues that Clinton will be involved in. "There is no substitute for a just and lasting peace," Clinton said. Israeli sources told Reuters that although the country agreed to a truce, it would not lift the blockade. In the eight days of fighting, more than 140 Palestinians and five Israelis have died.

Read it at Reuters

LIBERATION
Congolese Rebels Head for Capital
Set sights on President Joseph Kabila.

GROSS
Cannibal Cop Planned 'Girl Meat'
For Thanksgiving.

SACRÉ BLEU!
U.S. Hacked Sarkozy's Computers: Report
Spied on French officials.

AU REVOIR
Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns
Special election will be held.

R&R
Romney Goes to Disneyland
Mitt and his family have a day of fun at the amusement park.

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