February 14th

Israel Concerned For Jordan's Stability ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Al-Monitor by Alon Ben David - (Editorial) February 13, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Moroccan premier celebrates restoration of 17th century synagogue ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) February 14, 2013 - 1:00am Some 200 people celebrated the restoration of a synagogue in the Moroccan city of Fes. Wednesday's ceremony marked the conclusion of a two-year project undertaken by Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco, the website of the magazine Jeune Afrique reported. » Read more

Israel Eases Economic Siege of Gaza ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Al-Monitor by Shlomi Eldar - February 13, 2013 - 1:00am We can not claim it clear and loud: The siege of Gaza has been lifted, or at least just about lifted. » Read more

It's the hard drugs that matter ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz by Ari Shavit - (Opinion) February 14, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Reasons for some cautious optimism about Palestine ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The National by Alex Ritman - (Opinion) February 14, 2013 - 1:00am Of the multitude of documentaries made about the Israel/Palestine situation, few offer any reason for optimism. But a new film being shown at this week's Berlinale presents an unusually positive attitude, focusing on neither war nor suffering, but the foundations for future peace. » Read more

'Egypt security forces nix Hamas office in Cairo' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Ariel Ben Solomon - February 13, 2013 - 1:00am Egyptian security forces rejected a Muslim Brotherhood request to establish a Hamas office in Cairo after it had left its Damascus headquarters, according to Egyptian security sources quoted by Iraqi paper Azzaman on Tuesday. The security sources were quoted as saying that they put national security considerations first, especially now when Egypt is facing unrest and the new office could lead to further disturbances. » Read more

Hamas officials make first ever visit to EU country ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua February 13, 2013 - 1:00am A delegation from Hamas arrived Wednesday in Bulgaria in the first visit by officials from the Palestinian Islamic movement to a EU country. In a statement, Hamas' parliamentary bloc described the visit as "unprecedented." The EU classifies Hamas, which controls the Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip, as a terrorist organization. » Read more

Encountering Peace: Netanyahu, the peace maker ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Gershon Baskin - (Opinion) February 13, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Israeli security forces demolish 6 settler homes in West Bank outpost ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua February 13, 2013 - 1:00am Dozens of soldiers and members of the Israeli civil administration demolished on Wednesday six homes in an outpost located in the West Bank, military sources confirmed to Xinhua. In addition, four families residing in Ma'ale Rechavam, an outpost located at the Gush Etzion settlement bloc not far from Jerusalem, were evacuated from their houses. All roads leading to the outpost were blocked to prevent settlers and right-wing activists from returning to the spot. » Read more

Inside Out: Netanyahu’s Palestinian predicament ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Jonathan Rosen - (Opinion) February 14, 2013 - 1:00am Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s Palestinian predicament is truly vexing. The stakes are so high, and the confidence in the outcome is so low it is no surprise Netanyahu’s response in the past three years has been to do virtually nothing. » Read more