January 4th, 2013

Cover-up led to anti-Zoabi campaign ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews by Sawsan Zaher - (Opinion) January 4, 2013 - 1:00am The request to disqualify Balad MK Hanin Zoabi from running in the elections for the 19th Knesset raises serious questions regarding the easiness in which an Arab Knesset member can be delegitimized and demonized – to the point where she is branded a terrorist. » Read more

President Peres - resign ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz by Yoel Marcus - (Opinion) January 4, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Iran should be key topic at hearings ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Washington Post by Zbigniew Brzezinski - (Opinion) January 3, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

The Palestinian Implosion ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Foreign Policy by Ghaith Al-Omari, Ziad Asali - (Opinion) January 4, 2013 - 1:00am   Three years ago, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad launched an ambitious plan to build effective, responsive, and clean government institutions. The results were impressive, and Fayyad was hailed as a figure who was making true progress toward a two-state solution even as formal negotiations faltered. » Read more

Palestinian refugees from Syria hit with visa fees ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Daily Star by Annie Slemrod - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am   Palestinians fleeing the violence in Syria must pay LL25,000 to enter Lebanon, a fee that is preventing some refugees from making it across the border. » Read more

Netanyahu delays E1 construction plans ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews by Akiva Novick - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am After declaring his support for the controversial E1 area construction plans in December, it appears that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hesitating to realize the plans. » Read more

Official documents to begin using 'State of Palestine' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 3, 2013 - 1:00am President Mahmoud Abbas signed agreement on Thursday to start using "State of Palestine" on all official documents, according to PA news agency Wafa.  » Read more

Abbas: Palestine faces hardship without Arab 'safety net' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 4, 2013 - 1:00am President Mahmoud Abbas warned on Thursday that without the pledged Arab "safety net" for the Palestinian coffers, Palestine will be in a difficult situation. » Read more

PA financial crisis could be obstacle to joining int'l bodies ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 4, 2013 - 1:00am The Palestinian Authority's financial crisis may prevent it from joining several international and United Nations institutions following Palestine's recognition as a non-member state in November, a legal official said Friday. » Read more

2 Israeli documentaries shortlisted for Oscar ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Daniel Estrin - January 3, 2013 - 1:00am   The Mideast conflict has done little to help Israel's image in the world, but the way local filmmakers deal critically with the Israel-Palestinian issue has won wide international praise — and this year, recognition from the top of the movie industry. » Read more