November 2nd

PFLP-GC says Palestinian brigade in Syria 'dangerous'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
(Analysis) November 2, 2012 - 12:00am


A Palestinian faction in Syria aligned with President Bashar Assad said Friday that reports of a rebel-formed Palestinian brigade to challenge their authority was a "dangerous development."


Turkish PM plans to visit Gaza
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
(Analysis) November 2, 2012 - 12:00am


  Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he is planning to pay a visit to Gaza along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if the conditions are ripe, local newspaper Today's Zaman reported on Friday.


Israeli shell wounds Palestinian in central Gaza
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
(Analysis) November 2, 2012 - 12:00am


  A Palestinian was critically wounded on Friday by the shrapnel of an Israeli artillery shell fired at an area east of the central Gaza Strip al-Buriej refugee camp, witnesses and medics said.


Palestinian issue no longer dominates Israeli election
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
(Analysis) November 2, 2012 - 12:00am


  When Israelis head to the polls on Jan. 22 to elect a new parliament, the economy is expected to be the main issue. The shift in focus to domestic issues means that the Israeli-Palestinian relations, which has been the dominated issue for the last 20 years, has fallen out of focus.


Poll shows Israel opposition party wiped out
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
(Analysis) November 2, 2012 - 12:00am


   


Abbas says he has no right to live in Safed, and no territorial demands on pre-1967 Israel
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Times of Israel
by Asher Zeiger - (Analysis) November 1, 2012 - 12:00am


Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas stated Thursday that he was not seeking the right to live in Israel, even though he was born in Safed, in remarks that implied a moderated stance on the longstanding Palestinian demand for a “right of return” to Israel for millions of refugees and descendants of refugees.


Palestinian President vows no new armed uprising
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
(Analysis) November 1, 2012 - 12:00am


  The Palestinian president is reaching out to Israelis ahead of a trip to the U.N. where he will seek an upgraded observer status for his territory.


November 1st

The Next US Administration and Palestine
In Print by Hussein Ibish - Al-Hayat (Opinion) - October 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Whoever wins the election, President Barack Obama or his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, will face the same fundamental problem regarding Palestine.


NEWS: Israeli authorities in occupied East Jerusalem are creating more street names. Palestinians intensify their diplomatic campaign for greater recognition at the UN. Syrian rebels are reportedly arming anti-Assad Palestinian factions. Israeli center-left parties are reportedly discussing the possibility of a coalition to defeat PM Netanyahu. Israeli settlers scuffle with occupation forces as they demolish unauthorized settlement structures. PLO sources reportedly say PM Fayyad has proposed a new cabinet. A Palestinian columnist is being investigated by the PA for libel. UNRWA is facing resistance from its own teachers in educating Palestinian students about the Holocaust. US police chiefs are studying Israeli counterterrorism methods. Israel acknowledges the details of the assassination of PLO leader Abu Jihad. Pres. Peres says there shouldn't be any diplomatic initiatives until the next Israeli election. COMMENTARY: Hussein Ibish says whoever wins the election, the next administration will have to deal with the question of Palestine. Siraj Davis and Yasmin Omar Lulu look at the plight of refugees in Gaza. Ari Shavit calls FM Lieberman a "grotesque version" of Pres. Putin. Shaul Arieli says Israel's leaders are not adopting peaceful positions. Barak Ravid says Moshe Kahlon is very supportive of Israeli settlement efforts. Jeremy Ben-Ami says the Levy Commission Report serves bashers of Israel. Morgan McDaniel says Palestinian businesswomen are increasingly asserting themselves. Alon Pinkas says Netanyahu's move to the right opens up space for former PM Olmert in the Israeli political center. Yedidia Stern says Israeli women shouldn't be forced to choose between a religious life and a full one. Menachem Klein says the next Palestinian uprising will probably begin by targeting Palestinian leaders, not Israel.

Netanyahu's Move to Right Leaves Opening for Olmert at Center
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Al-Monitor
by Alon Pinkas - (Opinion) November 1, 2012 - 12:00am


This was supposed to be a Seinfeld election in Israel: no real agenda, no real visions, no big narratives except for "Iran&quo



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