PA’s Abbas Urges Jared Kushner to Pressure Israel Into Removing Metal Detectors
On Thursday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas phoned President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, asking him to pressure Israel into removing the metal detectors installed on the Temple Mount in the wake of last week’s terror attack.Â
Abbas: Shut Up or I will Arrest You!
A new Palestinian law combating information technology (IT) crimes has sparked a wave of protests from Palestinian journalists and human rights organizations.
End the False Israeli-Palestinian Parity
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s decision to visit Jerusalem but not Ramallah has prompted much comment.
Mohammad Dahlan, the New Mayor of the Gaza Strip?
Dahlan will be functioning under the watchful eye of Hamas, which will remain the real de facto and unchallenged ruler of the Gaza Strip.
The PLO’s IDF Lobbyists
Not only did Abbas reject their demand, he reportedly accused the presidential envoys of working as Israeli agents.
Netanyahu Cries: Abbas Laughs
World leaders will not respect an Israel that doesn’t respect itself.
Livni and Dangers of Peace Theater
Assuming that Livni is telling the truth and Likud’s denial is false, we need to ask why Netanyahu courted the former foreign minister.
Maneuvering Between the Raindrops
Some might prefer “Maneuvering between the bullets” for the title of this note.
Straight Talk and Palestinian ‘Intent’
Israeli and American victims of terrorism deserve no less. Â But it may be only the first step in actually affecting Palestinian behavior.
Burying Obama’s Legacy
If so, the move was made despite the best efforts of Obama’s team to convince the Trump administration to maintain them.
