During the upheavals sweeping the Arab world, a common refrain among hawkish supporters of Israel has been that the Arab street is indifferent to the plight of the Palestinians, and thus the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not at the heart of Middle East troubles.
Is It Palestine’s Turn?
Contrary to popular opinion, there actually is a pro-Palestinian undercurrent to the recent Middle-Eastern protests.
Why Did Richard Goldstone Throw the Goldstone Report Under the Bus?
By half-heartedly retracting his report, Richard Goldstone not only won no friends in Israel, but sabotaged his human-rights reputation.
Washington Draws a Line in the Sand on Settlements — With Palestine
The United States is applying pressure regarding the settlements — not on Israel, but on Palestine to withdraw the Security Council resolution calling them illegal.
New U.S. Rebuke of Settlements a Product of Egypt Protests?
The U.S. is supporting a U.N. Security Council statement condemning Israeli settlements.
WikiLeaks: Hamas Passes Along Its Financial Problems to Gazans
Whether or not Hamas is strapped for cash by restrictions on its comings and goings from Gaza, it’s squeezing its own people.
Palestine Papers Cause More Heartburn in Washington
The exposure by Al Jazeera and London’s Guardian newspaper of a huge cache of documents detailing Palestinian accounts of a decade of peace negotiations with Israel could deal a lethal blow to U.S. efforts to get a credible process back on track, according to experts here.
Israel’s Premier Theatre Company Presents Explosive Palestinian Drama
Return to Haifa, an Israeli’s adaptation of a Palestinian’s novella, is playing in Washington.
What Would It Take for Americans to React Like “Gaza Youth Breaks Out”?
“Gaza Youth Breaks Out” set an example by pointing a finger at oppression across the political spectrum.
Which Knot Needs to Be Unraveled First — Israel-Palestine or Iran’s Nuclear Program?
If Israel or Washington attack Iran, peace with the Palestinians will be the least of Middle-East concerns.