Feb 28 2014 - 2:44pm Video Profile of Dr. Asali from Wattan TV
February 28, 2014

This video profile of Dr. Ziad Asali, President of ATFP, provides a window into Ziad's personal story and offers a warm glimpse of the deep commitments driving him to advance the American national interest in a two-state solution. It was produced in 2012 by the Palestinian Al-Wattan TV station

Feb 27 2014 - 1:17pm The irony of Israel awaiting Abbas’ blessing
February 27, 2014

Israel does not need Palestinian approval of its Jewishness, but it should embark on a soul searching exercise, which hopefully will end with a state deserving of the titles Jewish and democratic.​

Feb 27 2014 - 1:12pm Kerry opens door to extended talks for Israeli-Palestinian deal
February 27, 2014

Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged on Wednesday he hopes at best to get Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a "framework" for a peace agreement by April 29, but that a final deal could take another nine months or more.

Feb 27 2014 - 1:09pm Shrugging Off Past Setbacks, Obama Plans Personal Role in Middle East Peace Bid
February 27, 2014

President Obama, after avoiding a hands-on role in Middle East peacemaking since the setbacks of his first term, plans to plunge back into the effort, his advisers said this week, starting with an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

Feb 26 2014 - 11:37am Strengthen the Palestinian hand in talks
February 26, 2014

This lack of proactive Palestinian diplomacy is troubling in view of the general weakness of the Palestinian leadership under Mahmoud Abbas. It is also problematic in any negotiations, because the two other sides operate from a position of strong democratic legitimacy within their own societies.

Feb 26 2014 - 11:35am Knesset Temple Mount debate raises hackles in Arab world
February 26, 2014

A Knesset debate Tuesday on Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount set off intense criticism in the Arab world, including in countries with which Israel has signed peace treaties.

Feb 26 2014 - 11:34am Israeli lawmakers assail U.S. envoy: Kerry coercing Israel into a terrible deal
February 26, 2014

At a tense meeting Tuesday between U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro and members of the Knesset's Land of Israel caucus, the ambassador was taken harshly to task for U.S. policies on the Palestinian issue.

Feb 25 2014 - 11:50am Close the EU to Israeli settlement products
February 25, 2014

A new analysis of international law shows such measures do not constitute a boycott of Israel, but exclusively address Israel’s illegal settlement policy and its consequences.

Feb 25 2014 - 11:49am Alternative Palestinian homeland in Jordan "unacceptable": presidency
February 25, 2014

Jordan is not an adequate alternative homeland for the Palestinians, the Palestinian presidency said on Monday, according to the state-run Wafa news agency.

Feb 25 2014 - 11:43am Germany obliged to follow EU guidelines on settlement goods
February 25, 2014

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday said she does not support boycotts of Israel, but that Germany is obliged to follow European Union guidelines on the labeling of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.


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