Israeli settlers and Palestinians struggle over houses in occupied
East Jerusalem, and clashes interrupt between Palestinians and
occupation forces. A new collection of the writings of Mahmoud Darwish
is published in English. The US is quiet on efforts to restart
negotiations, and analysts say the talks remain in limbo. Noam Chomsky
calls the peace process "a charade." A Palestinian is shot in the leg
by Israeli soldiers. Israel bars a PLO official from leaving the West
Bank. Ha'aretz says Israel's discrimination against Palestinian
citizens undermines its democracy. Childcare experts denounce Israel's
treatment of stone-throwing Palestinian youths. David Axelrod says the
US is committed to peace and Israel's security. Israeli and
Palestinian officials trade accusations over stalled negotiations.
Gazans begin to eat well again but animals face starvation. A fired
AIPAC staffer vows to prove that the organization typically trades in
secrets. George Hishmeh says all three governments need major changes
to facilitate peace. The Arab News says Hamas' announcement that it
would respect the results of a Palestinian referendum on peace with
Israel is a challenge for Israel and the United States.
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