Arab-Israeli Conflict

Jim Hoagland: The broader Mideast decision lies with Israel

Few things are as dangerous in the Middle East as well-intentioned outsiders. They invariably bring unintended consequences upon those they would guide to a better life. Ask Job. Or consider the case of Mahmoud Abbas, whose...

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Europe's role in averting a Middle East tragedy

Perspective by Denis Bauchard The Middle East nowadays seems at the epicenter of most international crises, so the question is how should this chaos be dealt with? From 1980 to 2001, Europe played a leading role in the Middle...

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MIDEAST: Region needs a Gaza-first policy

Re: “Obama-Clinton Middle East strategy is a disaster” (Joel Brinkley column, 11-18). Successive American presidents since Jimmy Carter have had little success in bringing about peace in Palestine (i.e., Israel, the West Bank...

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J Street seeks to undermine BDS

We've been following J Street's attempts to counteract the growing BDS movement. First there was its aborted release of a public letter criticizing the Toronto Declaration. Then there was the workshop at its student conference...

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UNIFIL talks security with Hariri

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The United Nations remains committed to monitoring the security situation along the southern border with Lebanon, top peacekeepers said. Italian Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano, the commander of the...

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Brazil's Lula calls for Israel settlement freeze (AFP)

AFP – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R) shakes hands with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud … SALVADOR, Brazil (AFP) – Israeli settlement expansion on Palestinian territory must stop immediately, Brazilian...

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Obama in the Mideast: Innocents Abroad. Worse, Arrogant Innocents Abroad - Telegraph.co.uk

The Age Obama in the Mideast: Innocents Abroad. Worse, Arrogant Innocents Abroad Telegraph.co.uk So Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs has said “We are dismayed at the Jerusalem planning committee's decision to move forward on the...

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Netanyahu prefers final accord with Palestine

From ANI Jerusalem, Nov. 20 : Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will seek a final-peace accord with the Palestine Authority if talks resume, and not an interim solution. In recent days, there have been various reports...

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Mediating role wins kudos for Turkey among Arabs

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's efforts to solve regional problems such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme have enhanced its standing among its Arab neighbours, a report said on Friday.

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In Morocco, Tzipi Livni backs Mideast talks (AFP)

AFP – Israeli opposition chief Tzipi Livni (right) shakes hands with an envoy of Palestinian President Mahmoud … TANGIERS, Morocco (AFP) – Opposition chief Tzipi Livni reiterated her support Friday for a Palestinian state and...

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