Jan 8 2014 - 10:59am US ambassador: Draft on Israel-Palestinian deal ready soon
January 8, 2014

The US ambassador to Israel says a framework proposal on all issues at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be presented to both sides soon.

Jan 8 2014 - 10:56am Israel minister: Peace talks deadline may be extended
January 8, 2014

Middle East peace talks could be extended beyond their April deadline, Israel's defense minister said Tuesday, insisting current negotiations were aimed solely at providing a framework for final talks.

Jan 8 2014 - 10:54am Who incites more Palestinian hatred: Abbas or Netanyahu?
January 8, 2014

Their textbooks may sometimes preach hatred, but it is the humiliation of occupation that creates the most Palestinian rage against Israel.

Jan 7 2014 - 12:14pm The implications of annexing the Jordan Valley
January 7, 2014

The Jordan Valley must not be allowed to become the new white elephant of the negotiation process.

Jan 7 2014 - 12:13pm In the land of sin and hatred
January 7, 2014

Instead of whining about Palestinian incitement, ministers should discuss state of incitement in Israel

Jan 7 2014 - 12:10pm Is Mideast peace possible?
January 7, 2014

Skepticism is understandable, but there is a glimmer of hope in the U.S.-led effort to broker a deal.

Jan 6 2014 - 1:08pm Ibish: It’s wrong to use history to serve political narratives
January 6, 2014

All efforts to appropriate ancient history, traditions, myths and legends to serve contemporary political purposes ought to be immediately recognized for what they are: a grotesque and manipulative shell game.

Jan 6 2014 - 1:00pm Former Mossad chief: We don’t need Jordan Valley
January 6, 2014

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan said over the weekend that Israeli control over the Jordan Valley is not essential for Israel’s security.

Jan 6 2014 - 1:16pm John Kerry thanks Saudi king for 'enthusiastic support' for peace effort
January 6, 2014

Saudi King Abdullah offered his "enthusiastic support" to US efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the secretary of state, John Kerry, said on Sunday.

Jan 3 2014 - 6:13pm Watch TedTalk Video of Maysoon Zayid, the “I-Can-Can” Palestinian American
January 3, 2014

Watch the hilarious, inspiring and witty TedTalk by Palestinian-American comedian Maysoon Zayid, explaining how she conquered physical disabilities and willed for herself the winning and positive attitude of an “I-Can-Can” person—a phrase coined by Maysoon herself.


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