Mar 10 2014 - 11:17am Arab League, Abbas reject recognizing Israel as 'Jewish state'
March 10, 2014

The Arab League on Sunday endorsed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's rejection of Israel's demand for recognition as a Jewish state, as U.S.-backed peace talks approach a deadline next month.

Mar 7 2014 - 12:16pm Let Americans Never Have to Ask Ourselves, 'Who Lost Egypt?'
March 7, 2014

As Egypt approaches a crucial moment of transition, both Americans and Egyptians should take careful stock of the value of their long-standing but currently stressed strategic relationship.

Mar 7 2014 - 11:49am "Mideast Peace: Final Push?"
March 7, 2014

ATFP's Hussein Ibish discusses the chances of Israel and Palestine reaching an agreement before the April deadline on Voice of America's "On the Line" forum hosted by Ayesha Tanzeem.

Mar 7 2014 - 10:41am Kerry meets with Jordan's king over peace plan
March 7, 2014

U.S. Secretary of State Kerry is in Jordan to meet with its king about Mideast peace. Kerry is hoping to broker a peace plan between Israel and Palestine authorities, and wants to present a framework for an agreement by the end of April.

Mar 7 2014 - 10:34am Stateless and Starving
March 7, 2014

But Yarmouk does stand as yet another harsh reminder to the Palestinian people and leadership of the urgent need to achieve independence through peace with Israel, despite the painful compromises that will be required of both sides.

Mar 7 2014 - 10:24am Abbas: No recognition of Israel as Jewish state?
March 7, 2014

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said there is "no way" he will recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept a Palestinian capital in just a portion of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, rebuffing what Palestinians fear will be key elements of a U.S. peace proposal.

Mar 6 2014 - 11:03am AIPAC speech pits Netanyahu vs. Herzl on the nature of moral divides
March 6, 2014

The Israeli government cannot claim the high ground against its despotic enemies until it struggles with its own moral corruption in the West Bank.

Mar 6 2014 - 11:01am Israel’s Choice
March 6, 2014

In his Aipac speech, Mr. Netanyahu declared, “I’m prepared to make a historic peace with our Palestinian neighbors.” But, really, what other just and durable choice does he have? What is his long-term answer for Israel, if not a two-state solution?

Mar 6 2014 - 10:58am Palestinian official denies receiving draft framework from U.S.
March 6, 2014

The United States has not presented a draft of the framework peace agreement to be used as the basis for continued peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, a senior Palestinian official told Haaretz.

Mar 5 2014 - 11:20am The Powerless Peacemaker
March 5, 2014

While there are many uncertainties and unknowns about Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking, one thing is stunningly clear right now: This White House -- whatever its inclinations and predispositions -- has no intention of having either type of fight, anytime soon.​


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