Dec 2 2013 - 3:50pm In pictures: Early years of Palestinian refugees
December 2, 2013

Newly digitised archive photos from the UN agency UNRWA provide a visual insight into the lives of early Palestinian refugees. They were created in two main waves - from the Middle East war of 1948, and in 1967 when Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem

Dec 2 2013 - 3:46pm Freedom and equality are at the core of the Palestinians’ struggle
December 2, 2013

Writing recently in the New York Times, former Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad cited Nelson Mandela as his personal inspiration and the embodiment of the essential attributes of the Palestinian cause. It was a perfect choice.

Dec 1 2013 - 5:22pm Former PM Fayyad and AFTP Senior Fellow Ibish on the Moral Need for a Palestinian State
December 1, 2013

The following are two recent commentaries on the ethical dimension of the cause of Palestinian independence. The first is by former Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and was published on November 27 in The New York Times. The second, by ATFP Senior Fellow Hussein Ibish.

Nov 30 2013 - 12:31pm Salam Fayyad in the New York Times on "Our Compass: Nelson Mandela"
November 30, 2013

As Nelson Mandela fades from view, his legacy shines brighter than ever. The man who devoted his life to the universal cause of justice remains a beacon of hope for all those who long for freedom.

Nov 26 2013 - 3:38pm Arab ‘Idol’ speaks for Palestinians from the world stage
November 26, 2013

NEW YORK — International singing sensation Mohammed Assaf, the Gaza-resident winner of “Arab Idol” in 2013, stood on a world stage Monday at the United Nations.

Nov 26 2013 - 3:38pm Israelis See Ticking Clock, and Alternate Approaches, on Iran and Palestinians
November 26, 2013

Israeli leaders on Monday condemned the interim deal on Iran’s nuclear program as an exercise in appeasement by the Western powers and a delaying tactic by Iran.

Nov 26 2013 - 3:25pm ATFP Hopes Iran Deal Will Enhance Middle East Stability and Security
November 26, 2013

The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) today praised the efforts of the international community, led by the United States, and welcomed the interim "first step" agreement with Iran to prevent that country from developing nuclear weapons.

Nov 25 2013 - 1:22pm Let’s Not Celebrate This Iran Deal…Yet
November 25, 2013

We have a deal. After years of false starts, mutual recriminations and steadily escalating pressure, Iran has finally agreed to accept real limits on its nuclear program.

Nov 25 2013 - 1:19pm Iran deal could affect talks on Syria, Palestine
November 25, 2013

The nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers could pave the way for normalization of ties between Tehran and the West.

Nov 25 2013 - 1:16pm Israel pushes forward with settlement plans
November 25, 2013

Israel's defense ministry says plans to build 800 new housing units in the West Bank are moving forward.


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