World Support Turns in Favor of Palestinians
Wednesday was a difficult day for tiny Israel on the stage of world politics and diplomacy, with the tide of opinion, especially in Europe, turning squarely in favor of the Palestinians at the small country’s expense.
US to Veto Palestinian Push for Statehood in UN
The Palestinians are expected Wednesday to submit a draft resolution to the United Nations setting a two-year timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from lands they want for their own independent state.
Boycotts, Sanctions, and a Palestinian State: Who’s Winning & Who’s Losing?
We are feeling a wave of resolutions, almost none of them binding on their governments, being taken by European parliaments, in favor of recognizing the State of Palestine.
Kerry the Peacemaker Attempting to “Defuse” Tensions between Israel, Palestinians
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed to Europe early Sunday in his latest round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at heading off a Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN.
The storm over the teacup
A body politic barred from determining who may dwell within its boundaries is not a free, democratic society.
From Gaza to Catalonia: Europe’s insufferable hypocrisy
Perhaps it is time for someone to pull Mogherini aside and whisper into her ear: before you start offering unsolicited advice to Israel, you might want to get your own hypocritical house in order.
Sweden Officially Recognizes State of Palestine
The Swedish Government officially recognized Palestine as a state on Thursday, in a move that has greatly angered Israel.
The Return of Palestinian Unilateralism
It sometimes seems as if the see-saw debate about the true intentions of Mahmoud Abbas and his Palestinian Authority has been with us for an eternity.
How the Donors Saved Hamas
Rebuilding or repairing infrastructure in the Gaza Strip is the best thing that could have happened to Hamas.
Formula 1 Racing Comes Roaring into Jerusalem (VIDEO)
The city of Jerusalem roared on Monday with the sound of race cars speeding around the Old City as part of the second annual Jerusalem Formula road show.