November 19th

Why is Israel tweeting airstrikes? Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The Washington Post - November 19, 2012 - 1:00am Governments have always sought to manage public perception in wartime, but the Israel Defense Forces’ steady stream of updates on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook since it began airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday seems different. » Read more

November 16th

The battle between Israel and Gaza solves nothing Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The Guardian - November 16, 2012 - 1:00am » Read more

November 9th

Yes He Can Make Peace Media Mention of ATFP In The Daily Beast - November 9, 2012 - 1:00am The Palestinians and the Israelis will not give the newly re-elected President time to breathe. In November, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will request that the General Assembly recognize Palestine as a non-member state with observer status. » Read more

September 28th

Mideast Peace Mired as Abbas Trades Taunts With Netanyahu Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Bloomberg - September 28, 2012 - 12:00am Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged taunts at the United Nations as the world body watched a peace process that has all but slipped away. » Read more

September 27th

Abbas set to renew bid to upgrade Palestine's UN status Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The National - September 27, 2012 - 12:00am RAMALLAH // When Mahmoud Abbas addresses the UN General Assembly today, those in attendance could be forgiven if they experience a sense of déjà vu. During his speech at last year's annual gathering of the world body, the Palestinian Authority (PA) president announced his intention to seek recognition for a Palestinian state amid great fanfare and popular support back home. Today, he is expected to make a similar request. Only this time, the distinguished guests will notice the Palestinian leader doing so under less enthusiastic circumstances. » Read more

September 26th

Palestinian Leader Abbas Back at UN With Lowered Aims Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Bloomberg - September 26, 2012 - 12:00am This time last year Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was a hero to his people as he waved an application for statehood recognition from the podium of the United Nations General Assembly. » Read more

September 25th

Americans for Peace Now Launch Campus Group Media Mention of ATFP In The Jewish Daily Forward - September 25, 2012 - 12:00am Americans for Peace Now is establishing a presence on college campuses aimed at reaching students and faculty. The left-leaning group is working “in full coordination” with J Street U to provide information and speakers that can be used on campuses across the country, said APN spokesman Ori Nir. Campuses in the Washington area have been sent information kits, and other universities will be receiving them as well, he said. » Read more

July 31st

In Israel, Romney wows crowds but puzzles with grasp of Palestinian relationship Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The Washington Post - July 31, 2012 - 12:00am Touring U.S. allies this week in his first foreign trip as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney often appeared to be visiting just another set of swing states, pleasing audiences with parochial promises, puzzling others with off-the-cuff remarks, and raising loads and loads of money. Only the trip was designed to be more than that for a campaign playing catch-up — a chance to show that a former governor light on foreign policy qualifications could represent the United States abroad. On that, the verdict is still out. » Read more

July 20th

Report From the Two-State Frontlines Media Mention of Ghaith al-Omari In The Jewish Daily Forward - July 20, 2012 - 12:00am UPDATE, 12:38 PM The session ended with summaries by the three panelists of where they see things heading. » Read more

July 18th

Was Yasser Arafat Poisoned? Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Voice of America - July 18, 2012 - 12:00am Former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died in 2004 of a sudden illness, which led to a fury of conspiracy theories that have never died down.  The rumors surrounding his death were revitalized recently after a the Lucerne-based Swiss Institute of Radiophysics found traces of the deadly radioactive agent polonium  on Arafat’s clothing and personal effects.  So what has prompted this investigation into Arafat’s death - and could an autopsy of his remains finally put a rest to this enduring mystery? » Read more