Tragedy and Perfidy: The Figure of Mahmoud Abbas
2014-03-19
Mahmoud Abbas’ efforts have not succeeded. How much of that is due to him, how much due to Israel and the United States?Continue Reading
Bibi’s Epic Fail
2014-03-13
Advertisements Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to the United States has ended in an unprecedented failure. On the Palestinian front, the Iranian front and the domestic US front, Netanyahu’s efforts last week ran badly aground. Let’s review the categories. Iran Netanyahu himself illustrated his greatest failure: his attempt toContinue Reading
If a Two-State Solution Fails, What Next?
2014-03-04
Advertisements The failure of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians could lead to a significant shift in public opinion in the United States regarding Israel’s future, according to a new poll released Monday. When asked about two options in the event the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict wasContinue Reading
SodaStream Super Bowl Ad Obscures More Important Economic Pressure On Israel
2014-02-03
ScarJo? SodaStream? These are Super Bowl sideshows. Europe is where the real issues of economic action against the occupation take center stage.Continue Reading
Poll Shows Diminishing Support for Two-State Solution
2014-02-01
Advertisements In my latest report for Inter Press Service, I examine a new Zogby poll of Israelis and Palestinians on the two decades of Oslo and the decidedly bleak outlook going forward.Continue Reading