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Arab States Weekly Review Nov 24th – 30th 2012

A ceasefire, mainly mediated by Egypt, was accepted by Israel and Hamas following a week-long conflict that cost the lives of five Israelis and over 140 Palestinians. Hamas agreed to stop firing rockets at Israel, which said it would lift the siege of Gaza.

Syria’s revamped opposition coalition was recognised by Britain, France, Turkey and six Gulf states.