Dec 9 2013 - 5:04pm Palestinians remember Mandela as an inspiration
December 9, 2013

Palestinians mourned Nelson Mandela as their most loyal champion, lighting candles in special prayer services Sunday and holding his picture like a shield in confrontations with Israeli troops.

Dec 9 2013 - 5:02pm Thousands mourn child shot dead by Israeli sniper in al-Jalazun
December 9, 2013

Thousands of mourners turned out on Sunday for the burial of Wajih Wajdi al-Ramahi, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy who was shot dead by Israeli forces near al-Jalazun refugee camp while he was walking home from school on Saturday.

Dec 6 2013 - 9:59am Palestinian homeowners face eviction in forgotten corner of East Jerusalem
December 6, 2013

Jerusalem city council has issued demolition orders for a set of high rise buildings that were built without permission in a part of the city otherwise ignored by the authorities. Homeowners there are devastated.

Dec 6 2013 - 9:21am Geneva-Iran, Geneva-Syria: Why not a Geneva conference for Palestine?
December 6, 2013

It's time to officially accept the reality: A nuclear occupying power like Israel is comfortable in the current setting of negotiations.

Dec 6 2013 - 9:18am Mandela's mixed legacy for the Middle East
December 6, 2013

We may never see another life like Nelson Mandela's; and so there may never be a death quite like his either.

Dec 6 2013 - 9:15am Kerry, Seeking to Nudge Along Peace Talks, Offers Netanyahu Ideas on Security
December 6, 2013

With little visible headway in the negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians, Secretary of State John Kerry sought on Thursday to advance the talks by providing American ideas about how to protect Israel’s security if an independent Palestinian state was established.

Dec 4 2013 - 11:27am U.S. to present Israel plan for security arrangements with future Palestinian state
December 4, 2013

Kerry hopes that if he comes to an understanding with Netanyahu on the security issue, the premier will be obliged to present a clear position on borders.

Dec 3 2013 - 10:17am Palestinian, Israeli negotiators met despite PA resignations
December 3, 2013

Palestinian and Israeli negotiators met last week despite an alleged negotiations crisis, according to a report in Hebrew published on Walla news site Monday.

Dec 3 2013 - 10:15am Ghaith Al-Omari: A Nuclear Deal Inspires More Questions Than Answers
December 3, 2013

The interim, “first step,” agreement between the international community and Iran stands as an example of the power and efficacy of American leadership in the international diplomatic arena.

Dec 3 2013 - 10:12am Hussein Ibish: Time for honesty about dialogue with Israel
December 3, 2013

There’s a healthy alternative to the hypocrisy of engaging Israel privately while condemning "normalization” publicly


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