The vote exposed the Palestinian Authority’s failure to address the continuing statelessness of its people.
“Non-Member Observer Status” a Hollow Victory for Abbas
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas Helped, Israel Handicapped by Threats to Their Respective Publics
Fundamental differences exists between Hamas in Gaza in 2012 compared to 2008.
Hitham’s Tale
In the latest eight-day conflict, six Israelis were killed by Palestinian rocket fire. In Gaza, however, Israeli bombs killed 179 Palestinians—a substantial portion of whom were civilians, including several dozen women and children. One of them was Hitham’s oldest child, who was visiting relatives in Gaza.
Abetting the Carnage in Gaza
The November 22 cease fire between Israeli and Hamas forces is a huge relief for the civilian population on both sides—the primary victims of the conflict. But the Obama administration’s unconscionable decision the previous week to block a ceasefire effort by the UN Security Council not only resulted in additional civilian deaths but also serves as an indication that, despite the president owing his re-election to the hard work of his progressive base, his foreign policy will continue to lean to the right.
Once Again, Israel Comes Out on the Short End Politically of a Military Offensive
Hasn’t the time come to admit that military solutions have run their course?
American Jews Still Reject Zionism at Their Own Risk
American Jews who reject Zionism are outcasts in the established Jewish communities.
Gaza: The Light Doesn’t Get Much Greener
The United States likely has Israel’s back no matter what it decides.
Leveraging Operation Pillar of Defense Into an Attack on Iran
To the Netanyahu administration, attacking Gaza may be killing two birds with one stone.
Jabari Assassination Brought Hamas Negotiations to Premature End
Israeli negotiator and Ahmed Jabari sought to break the patterns of the past.
Israel Takes Out Its Frustration About Iran on Gaza
To invade with ground troops or not to invade, that is the question.