Jul 26 2013 - 3:25pm Hamas in the Crosshairs
July 26, 2013

It would be fascinating to learn what is going on in the heads of Hamas leaders who appear to be bending over backwards to insure that they are high on the list of targets of Egypt's new "war on terrorism." On the contrary, their current attitude seems to be "bring it on."

Jul 26 2013 - 2:35pm State Department Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner with Sec. Kerry
July 26, 2013

Sec. Kerry emphasized that a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians has “never been greater than it is today."

Jul 25 2013 - 11:57am Livestream: Update on Regional Events
July 25, 2013

Israel Policy Forum hosts an online conversation about the possible resumption of Israel-Palestinian negotiations with David Halperin, Michael Koplow, Dahlia Scheindlin and Hussein Ibish.

Jul 25 2013 - 11:52am Former U.S. general: Settlements liable to turn Israel into an apartheid state
July 25, 2013

Gen. (ret.) James Mattis says the situation in the Middle East is 'unsustainable,' and that America pays a security price every day for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Jul 25 2013 - 11:50am Peace Through Profits? Inside The Secret Tech Ventures That Are Reshaping The Israeli-Arab-Palestinian World
July 25, 2013

Buoyed by training, investment or partnerships from Israelis or Israeli subsidiaries of American companies, more than 300 Palestinian technology firms now employ 4,500 people, FORBES estimates, up from just 23 firms in the six-year period leading up to 2000. More are on the way.

Jul 24 2013 - 5:04pm Court: Passport law on Jerusalem unconstitutional
July 24, 2013

A federal appeals court Tuesday declared unconstitutional a law allowing Americans born in Jerusalem to list Israel as their birthplace on their U.S. passports, the latest ruling in a case that stretches back a decade.

Jul 24 2013 - 5:03pm Survey: 55% of Israelis say they're inclined to vote for peace deal
July 24, 2013

Thirty-nine percent of respondents said they would support any plan Netanyahu presented, while another 16 percent said they would probably approve such a plan. Twenty percent were sure they would vote against.

Jul 24 2013 - 4:40pm Middle East peace talks: Finding believers amid the skeptics
July 24, 2013

While one should be cautious about any progress in the immediate term,” Kerry’s initiative demonstrates that “the Israelis and Palestinians are still able to talk to each other,” says ATFP senior fellow Hussein Ibish. “We’ve gone from nothing to something,” and “you’ve got to start with something.”

Jul 23 2013 - 4:03pm Is Kerry Right to Put Peace First?
July 23, 2013

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is part and parcel of collective Arab identity; a constant reminder of contemporary Arab history full of dashed aspirations and deeply humiliating experiences. It is seemingly unending, with repeated episodes of suffering over which Arabs have no apparent control.

Jul 23 2013 - 4:13pm Palestinian Leadership Ready to Seize The Opportunity of Peace, Ambassador Tells UN Security Council
July 23, 2013

The Palestinian leadership is cognizant of the significance of the moment and is ready to seize it. Under President Mahmoud Abbas' leadership, it has responsibly cooperated with Secretary Kerry's initiative and the global efforts to relaunch the peace process.


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