Israel’s obduracy
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Arab News
(Editorial) March 26, 2011 - 12:00am


IN the wake of increased violence and heightened tension along the Gaza border, Palestinians continue to sound a willingness to renew efforts toward peace with Israel. Israeli politicians are also calling for action — for stronger military reaction to the latest spike in Mideast attacks and reprisals.


Who is annexing whom?
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Arab News
by Uri Avnery - (Opinion) March 27, 2011 - 12:00am


Both are clearly directed against Arab citizens, a fifth of the population. The first makes it possible to annul the citizenship of persons found guilty of offenses against the security of the state, though annulling citizenship on such grounds is contrary to international law and conventions. The second allows communities of less than 400 families to appoint "admission committees" which can prevent unsuitable persons from living there.


Diplomats: New European proposal on Mideast peace
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Edith M. Lederer - March 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Britain, France and Germany want the United Nations and the European Union to propose the outlines of a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would lead to the establishment of a Palestinian state, U.N. diplomats said.


Diplomats: New European proposal on Mideast peace
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Edith M. Lederer - March 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Britain, France and Germany want the United Nations and the European Union to propose the outlines of a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would lead to the establishment of a Palestinian state, U.N. diplomats said.



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