To invade with ground troops or not to invade, that is the question.
Israel Takes Out Its Frustration About Iran on Gaza
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Palestinian Territories
Israel’s Real-World Flame War
Some may be quick to blame the Palestinians but their violence was initially directed at Israeli military vehicles inside Gaza.
Hamas in the New Middle East
As Hamas’ break with its longtime patron Bashar al-Assad illustrates, the Palestinian Islamist group is adapting to the new Middle East. Even with new bombs pounding Gaza, the group is bound to be recognized as a legitimate international player in due course–and the Israelis would do well to take a lesson.
Israel Ups the Stakes With Assassination of Jaabari
Ahmad Jaabari had been chief negotiator in the deal that led to the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian political prisoners.
Will Obama Back Israeli Punishment of Palestinians for U.N. Overture?
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman claims that the U.S. would subject Palestinians to “severe measures” if they apply to the UN.
The U.S. and the Middle East: The Next Four Years
The United States should consider taking China up on its four-point peace plan for Syria.
McGovern’s Progressive Leadership on Middle East Policy
He felt that, as a friend to Israel, he was obliged to tell them to discontinue engaging in acts that were both immoral and threatened its own self-interest.
Khaled Meshal and Hamas Go Their Separate Ways
In order to respond to overwhelming Israeli power, Palestinians need political managers skilled in statecraft, not charismatic leaders who inevitably become corrupt autocrats.
Gaza Ahoy: Chronicling the Freedom Sailors
Freedom Sailors is the story of the birth of the ships-to-Gaza movement with the successful defiance of the Israeli blockade on Gaza in 2008, led by the small boats Liberty and Free Gaza. Within a few short years the effort would focus world attention upon the blockade and compel shifts in government policies as a result of the massacre on the Mavi Marmara.
Check Out the Green Party on Israel-Palestine Before Calling It a “Wasted” Vote
Is barring Mitt Romney from the presidency a good enough reason to pass on voting for a dream ticket?