News
 
Terror threat: The US urges its citizens in Yemen to depart immediately, and maintains closure of 19 embassies in the Mideast, but reopens its diplomatic mission in Israel after a daylong closure. (New York Times/JTA)
 
PA leaders are expected to meet in Ramallah Tuesday to discuss the 2nd round of talks with Israel, scheduled for August 14 in Jerusalem. (Jerusalem Post)
 
Netanyahu is ready for agreement with Palestinians, according to an Israeli MK. (Al Monitor) 
 
Palestinian Minister warns possible deaths among hunger-striking prisoners in Israel could derail US efforts to restart peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israel. (Ma'an)
 
Ashrawi says there will never be a contiguous Palestinian state as long as settlements remain intact. (PNN)
 
Poll: 79% of Israeli Jews don't believe new peace talks will succeed. (Jerusalem Post)
 
Bennett urges Israeli government to cut ties with EU over settlement guidelines, while a retired Israeli diplomat warns of deteriorating ties with EU.
(Ha'aretz/Al Monitor)
 
Hamas operatives in Sinai reportedly plotted to assassinate DM Alsisi and VP El-Baradei in Egypt. Terrorists killed one Egyptian officer, and injured two in Sinai on Monday. (Ynet/Ma’an) 
 
Scores of Syrian casualties have been discreetly spirited across Golan border for lifesaving treatment in Israel. (New York Times)
 
FM al-Maliki visits Tehran and delivers congratulations on behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas to the newly sworn-in president of Iran Hassan Rohani.  (Ma’an)
 
Iran arrests man on charges of spying for Israel. (AP story in The National)
 
Palestinian actors make fun of reconciliation talks between Fatah and Hamas in a new popular satirical television program. (Ynet)
 
Netanyahu urges Arab Christians to serve in the IDF, but the Greek Orthodox council says the purpose is to divide Arab Palestinian society in Israel. (Ha'aretz)
 
Four Israeli policemen lightly wounded in Silwan neighborhood after pursuing two Palestinian stone throwers. (Jerusalem Post) 
 
Canadian Jews demand probe of Palestinian activist reportedly proposed shooting Israelis. (Times of Israel)
 
Mohammed Assaf is expected to move from Gaza to the West Bank in order to further his musical career. (Ynet) 
 
 
Commentary:
 
Yousef Munayyer wants the US to credibly and resolutely pressure Israel to comply with international law to achieve a just settlement. (The Daily Beast)
 
Mira Sucharov asks who cares about the Green Line? (The Daily Beast)
 
Muki Nejaer says it’s the occupation, not boredom or poverty, that drives Palestinian youth to throw rocks on Israeli soldiers. (PNN)
 
Sefi Rachlevsky says Netanyahu is serious about attacking Iran. (Ha'aretz)
 
Kobi Niv wants Palestinians and Israelis to use the power of imagination as a precursor for peace. (Ha'aretz)
 
Faisal J. Abbas says be positive about a two-state solution. (Gulf News)
 
James J. Zogby says Israeli-Palestinian negotiations will require public support. (Jordan Times)
 
Giora Eiland argues that “land swaps” must include Egypt and Jordan. (Ynet)
 
Simcha Jacobovici thinks FC Barcelona’s “Peace Tour” in Israel and West Bank makes peace harder to achieve, but Shlomi Eldar argues it teaches lesson of coexistence. (Times of Israel/Al Monitor)
 
Ali Gharib comments on the Israel Project’s attack against New York Times Times' Iran Correspondent. (The Daily Beast)

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