Oct 10 2012 - 12:48pm Report: Abbas to propose peace talks after UN vote
October 10, 2012

Abbas believes that a freeze on illegal settlement building may not be necessary to engage in talks if the UN recognizes a Palestinian state which includes all of the West Bank, AP reported.

Oct 9 2012 - 2:45pm Hamas in transition
October 9, 2012

In the long run, a shift from domination of decision-making by externally-based leaders to those based in Gaza will be difficult to avoid.

Oct 9 2012 - 2:39pm The rights of Jewish refugees
October 9, 2012

Those who raise the issue are primarily interested in foiling negotiations with the Palestinians.

Oct 9 2012 - 2:34pm Obama must stand up to Netanyahu on Israeli settler violence
October 9, 2012

The US State Department recent called Israeli settler violence against Palestinians 'terrorist incidents.' Though a step in the right direction, the label fails to highlight the Israeli government's responsibility for these human rights violations. Washington must take a bold stand.

Oct 9 2012 - 2:34pm Obama must stand up to Netanyahu on Israeli settler violence
October 9, 2012

The US State Department recent called Israeli settler violence against Palestinians 'terrorist incidents.' Though a step in the right direction, the label fails to highlight the Israeli government's responsibility for these human rights violations. Washington must take a bold stand.

Oct 4 2012 - 3:15pm Bypassing Israel, French capital endorses unprecedented agreement with ‘East Jerusalem’
October 4, 2012

France’s most populous administrative zone, encompassing Paris, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Palestinian district of Jerusalem, a move designed to send a “political message” of solidarity with the Palestinians and their aspirations for a future capital in the city.

Oct 4 2012 - 3:10pm Palestinian UN status likely to be debated in November
October 4, 2012

"Come the middle of November, there's going to be an international debate on the Palestine issue in the General Assembly," UN General Assembly President Vuk Jeremic told a news conference.

Oct 4 2012 - 2:52pm PA budget crisis expected to worsen
October 4, 2012

"The sponsoring countries during the meeting in New York on Sept. 23 didn't make any promises to provide the PA with financial aid, and that's a warning sign aggravating the crisis."

Oct 3 2012 - 3:56pm Danny Ayalon and the Jewish refugee fallacy
October 3, 2012

Whether they were primarily victims of Zionism, as Ben Gurion wrote, or of Arab governments, as Ayalon now argues, is largely a moot point, however, given that none of those Jews are refugees today.

Oct 3 2012 - 3:52pm International rights group accuses Hamas security forces in Gaza of prisoner abuse
October 3, 2012

Human Rights Watch says Hamas security forces commit rampant abuses against Palestinian prisoners, including beatings with metal clubs and rubber hoses, mock executions and arbitrary arrests, and urged the Islamic militant group to swiftly reform its criminal justice system.


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