May 5, 2010 - 3:19pm Incitement issue rife with hypocrisy on both sides
May 5, 2010

Israel appears uninterested in countering Israeli incitement even as it goes out of its way to excoriate Palestinian incitement.

May 5, 2010 - 2:57pm Political will is the missing ingredient in construction of a new Palestine
May 5, 2010

Palestine does not intend to remain dependent on donor handouts. Our long-awaited independent statehood will ultimately allow us to reach new trade arrangements and establish our own gateways to the world.

May 5, 2010 - 2:56pm Ten reasons why we shouldn't dismiss proximity talks
May 5, 2010

The talks, in which George Mitchell will shuttle between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, may include some intriguing elements that are worth watching, especially vis-à-vis the US and its views on a permanent peace settlement.

May 4, 2010 - 9:41am Road to a one-state solution is paved with good intentions
May 4, 2010

Only a radical yet vocal minority, taking comfort that demographic trends and steadfastness will somehow deliver total victory, rejects the idea of a future recognition of Israel conditioned on peace. Those who introduce such ideas don’t live in Jenin or Gaza City.

May 4, 2010 - 9:24am Peace products
May 4, 2010

The Palestinian campaign against settlement products represents a practical commitment to peace, writes the PA minister of national economy.

May 3, 2010 - 2:13pm Abbas: Mideast proximity peace talks to address final-status issues
May 3, 2010

President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said indirect peace talks scheduled to begin this week with Israel will address final-status issues, including borders, Palestinian refugees and Jerusalem.

May 3, 2010 - 2:10pm Details of Gaza blockade revealed in court case
May 3, 2010

"I certainly don't understand why cinnamon is permitted, but coriander is forbidden. Is there something more dangerous about coriander?"

May 3, 2010 - 2:04pm "Sleepless in Gaza and Jerusalem" Depicts Life Under Occupation, Humanizes Palestinian Experience
May 3, 2010

One can easily see that this is no rehearsed attempt to present a preconceived message, but simply real life taking place.

April 30, 2010 - 11:17am US gives Abbas private assurances over Israeli settlements
April 30, 2010

Americans consider withholding UN Security Council veto protecting Israel at UN if building goes ahead at Ramat Shlomo

April 30, 2010 - 11:06am The 2010 TIME 100: Salam Fayyad
April 30, 2010

Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's uniqueness strikes you as soon as you meet him — a passionate advocate of the Palestinian cause with a clear vision of the unequivocal, nonviolent path to statehood and peace with Israel.


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