Earning The Nobel Peace Prize ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Huffington Post by Alon Ben-Meir - (Opinion) January 31, 2013 - 1:00am Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama early on in his first term was largely based on the premise that he would pursue peace and end existing violent conflicts to make the world a better and safer place for all people. The president's efforts to end the war in Iraq and wind down the war in Afghanistan are admirable, regardless of what may befall these countries in years to come. The president, however, fell short in his effort during his first term to forge peace between Israel and the Palestinians, which remains extraordinarily pivotal to regional stability. » Read more

Palestinian Officials Urge Obama to Push for Peace ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Daniel Estrin - February 7, 2013 - 1:00am Palestinian officials said Thursday they hope President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the region signals readiness to re-engage in Mideast peace efforts, but that negotiations can only resume if Washington is ready to get tough with Israel. » Read more

Why Obama is visiting Israel ATFP World Press Roundup Article from CNN by Aaron David Miller - (Opinion) February 6, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Palestinian leaders welcome Obama's visit ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency February 6, 2013 - 1:00am The Palestinian leadership on Wednesday welcomed US President Barack Obama’s announced plans to visit the region in March. President Mahmoud Abbas' spokesman Nabil Abu Rdeina told Ma'an that "the visit reflects that the US is willing to achieve peace in the region." » Read more

Obama seeks to reset relationship with Netanyahu ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Julie Pace - February 6, 2013 - 1:00am After a long and chilly four years, Barack Obama hopes to reset his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he makes his first trip to Israel as president this spring. » Read more