These incidents represent a steadily mounting effort to erode Israeli democracy, which is already reeling under the weight of fifty years of occupation. Arresting that erosion is crucial for Israelis, Palestinians and the cause of peace and justice for both.Continue Reading
Abbas’ combative speech at the UNGA may have started the Palestinians on a new strategic course.Continue Reading
All of that death and destruction in Gaza for what?Continue Reading
Advertisements This piece originally appeared at LobeLog. The Palestinian Authority installed its unity government today. The responses have been as telling as they were expected. For Palestinians, the development is welcomed news, but it’s being greeted with caution. Palestinians have seen unity proposals collapse before and, while this one has gone further in terms ofContinue Reading
Advertisements John Kerry’s words at a report-back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sent shock waves all the way to Jerusalem. “Unfortunately, prisoners were not released on the Saturday they were supposed to be released,” he said. “And so day one went by, day two went by, day three went by.Continue Reading
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