Break All the Rules
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Thomas L. Friedman - (Opinion) January 22, 2013 - 1:00am |
Abbas: We're ready to talk to any Israeli government that recognizes Palestine
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz January 23, 2013 - 1:00am The Palestinians welcome peace talks with any Israeli government that recognizes a Palestinian state, President Abbas’ spokesman said on Wednesday, after the results of the Israeli elections were announced. |
Hamas official: No dispute over Abbas heading unity govt
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 23, 2013 - 1:00am There is no disagreement within Hamas about Mahmoud Abbas heading a unity government to be formed later this month, deputy head of Hamas politburo Mousa Abu Marzouq said Tuesday. |
Azza teen dies of Israel gunshot wounds
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 23, 2013 - 1:00am A teenager shot by Israeli forces during clashes in Bethlehem last week died on Wednesday, the boy's family said. |
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian woman in West Bank
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters January 23, 2013 - 1:00am Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 21-year-old Palestinian woman near the West Bank city of Hebron on Wednesday and wounded another local youth, Palestinian medics said. |
Palestinians: Israeli gov't should be evaluated by policies
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua January 23, 2013 - 1:00am Palestinian officials said Wednesday that the upcoming Israeli government should be evaluated by its policies rather than its structure. |
Palestinian surprise, skepticism after Israel vote
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Karin Laub - January 23, 2013 - 1:00am Palestinian officials said Wednesday they were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected surge of moderate parties in Israel's election, but doubt it's enough to change the prime minister's hard-line policies. |
Israeli election casts ex-TV anchor as kingmaker
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Karin Laub - January 23, 2013 - 1:00am Israel's election has put a suave former TV news anchor and political novice in the role of kingmaker, and he has signaled he will use his power to try to move the next government to more centrist positions on Mideast peacemaking. |
Tepid Vote for Netanyahu in Israel Is Seen as Rebuke
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Jodi Rudoren - January 22, 2013 - 1:00am |