Israeli Soldiers Convicted of Using Boy as Shield ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Ethan Bronner - October 3, 2010 - 12:00am JERUSALEM — An Israeli military court convicted two soldiers on Sunday of using a 9-year-old Palestinian boy as a human shield by forcing him to check bags for explosives in Israel’s 2008-9 Gaza war. The court said that the two soldiers, both infantry sergeants, had taken part in an operation to seize an apartment building in Tel al-Hawa, a southern suburb of Gaza City, while under attack from Hamas fighters. » Read more

Palestinians invest $2 billion in Jericho to celebrate its 10,000th birthday ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz by Irit Rosenblum - (Analysis) October 3, 2010 - 12:00am The Palestinian Authority is launching a new branding campaign for the city of Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world. Celebrations planned for October 10 will be held in honor of the establishment of the city 10,000 years ago. The city is also expecting to see $2 billion invested in a residential complex and hotels, and the option of an airport is also being discussed. » Read more