September 20, 2010 - 7:13am For Palestinians, settler abuse is only the beginning of the ordeal
September 20, 2010

A Palestinian from the northern West Bank looking to file a complaint against settlers must appear in person at the Ariel police station - but Palestinians are prohibited from entering Israeli territory.

September 20, 2010 - 7:16am Our Man in Palestine
September 20, 2010

So far, Fayyad’s strategy is succeeding. His administration has started more than one thousand development projects, which include paving roads, planting trees, digging wells, and constructing new buildings, most prominently in the twin cities of Ramallah and al-Bireh.

September 20, 2010 - 7:11am In West Bank, corruption-busting teenagers shake up local government
September 20, 2010

While Israeli-Palestinian talks aim for Palestinian statehood, a devoted band of educators is grooming the rising generation to be citizens of a vibrant democracy.

September 17, 2010 - 11:51am Shades of Algeria on the West Bank
September 17, 2010

The French didn’t leave Algeria because they finally found the perfect negotiating partner; they left in large part because they had had enough — and the radicalization of the pieds noirs helped push them to that point. Israelis may soon find themselves in the same position.

September 17, 2010 - 11:49am Palestinians able to establish a state - World Bank
September 17, 2010

The Palestinian Authority is well-positioned to establish a state but will remain dependent on foreign aid unless it can attract private investment and spur economic growth, a World Bank report said on Thursday.

September 17, 2010 - 11:41am Palestinians Make Strides In West Bank Security
September 17, 2010

"It's a huge success story. I think there's almost a revolution, I would say. It's amazing. The West Bank that the Israelis knew till 2005 is not the same like it is right now. It's a very quiet place; it's a very secured place, safe. I would say it's even safer than the streets of Tel Aviv.”

September 16, 2010 - 9:34am How Israeli-Palestinian battle for Jerusalem plays out in one neighborhood
September 16, 2010

The Israeli-Palestinian battle for Jerusalem is playing out in Silwan between Arab residents, religious Jews, and a municipality looking to revitalize its storied global brand.

September 16, 2010 - 9:21am Finding an optimist in the Middle East peace process
September 16, 2010

Ghaith Al-Omari: “Both Netanyahu and the Palestinians are digging in. I think both are going to play brinkmanship. But ultimately, neither side has an interest in the collapse of the negotiations now, and neither side wants to deliver to the president a failed process so early on.”

September 16, 2010 - 9:27am Israelis, Palestinians already broaching tough topics in talks, envoy says
September 16, 2010

Special Envoy Mitchell: "They are serious, they mean business. I will say that the two leaders are not leaving the tough issues to the end of their discussions. We take this as a strong indicator of their belief that peace is possible."

September 15, 2010 - 12:19pm Where has the hypocrisy gone?
September 15, 2010

No one thinks to ask about the consensus among the residents of Palestinian cities and villages on whose land the settlements have been built. The millions of Palestinians don't count at all.


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