Israel, Where Are You? ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Huffington Post by Alon Ben-meir - February 28, 2011 - 1:00am While the Arab world joins together in a call for democracy, Israel's democracy is unraveling. As the Arab world demands accountability from its leaders, Israel's leaders are facing investigations and indictments. As the Arab world demands greater social mobility and economic opportunity, Israel's gap between the rich and poor continues to widen. The Arab world has discovered the power of peaceful demonstration, while Israel continues to rely on military might, rather than peacemaking, to safeguard its national interests. » Read more

At least 70 outposts are located on private Palestinian land ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Americans For Peace Now by Lara Friedman, Hagit Ofran - March 2, 2011 - 1:00am Prime Minister Netanyahu yesterday declared his intention to evacuate illegal settlement outposts that are located on private Palestinian land. This declaration reportedly applies to "at least 3 outposts." This declaration is problematic, for a number of reasons: 1. The number of outposts on private land is 70, not 3. Of these, 16 are fully on private land and 54 are partially on private land. Of the 16, 11 are on land which is fully registered as private. See here the full list. » Read more

Lessons from the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jordan Times by Daoud Kuttab - March 3, 2011 - 1:00am Many activists in Palestine believe that they are the inventors of the concept of popular uprisings in the modern Arab history. After all, many say, the Palestinian Intifada has been hailed as a shining example of an entire people rising up in unison against a ruthless aggressor. » Read more

In Berkeley, California, US Jews argue fiercely over Israeli policies ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The National by Sharmila Devi - March 3, 2011 - 1:00am It has a history of anti-war and pro-civil rights activism unmatched anywhere in the United States, yet not even this bucolic city nestled above San Francisco Bay in California is immune from the slings and arrows that accompany the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Berkeley is home to the top-ranked University of California, bookshops, cafes and wide leafy boulevards with imposing houses for professors and professionals from San Francisco's high-tech sector. » Read more

Rather Than Defend Obama, J Street Is Now Pushing Him ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jewish Daily Forward by Nathan Guttman - March 2, 2011 - 1:00am Shifting sands in the Middle East and new political realities in Washington are forcing J Street to recalibrate its strategy. The dovish Israel lobby, whose supporters gathered recently in Washington for its second national conference, had previously tried to provide political cover for President Obama as he pushed for a speedy resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But now J Street finds itself prodding a reluctant administration to take a more assertive approach. » Read more

Rather Than Defend Obama, J Street Is Now Pushing Him ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jewish Daily Forward by Nathan Guttman - March 2, 2011 - 1:00am Shifting sands in the Middle East and new political realities in Washington are forcing J Street to recalibrate its strategy. The dovish Israel lobby, whose supporters gathered recently in Washington for its second national conference, had previously tried to provide political cover for President Obama as he pushed for a speedy resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But now J Street finds itself prodding a reluctant administration to take a more assertive approach. » Read more

Palestinian Farmers Hawk Wares, Eye Innovation at Israeli Ag Fair ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Media Line by Arieh O'Sullivan - March 2, 2011 - 1:00am Hawking olive oil, cherry tomatoes, beer and other traditional products, Palestinian farmers and agri-business people participated for the first time at the Agro Mashov international agriculture exhibition held in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Taking their place among the glitzy Israeli stalls pushing everything from high tech fruit sorters, genetically modified fruit flies and sophisticated milking sensors, the Palestinians came seeking not only business deals, but in search of Israeli innovations. » Read more

Swedish FM: We won’t unilaterally recognize PA state ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Herb Keinon - March 3, 2011 - 1:00am Sweden is not considering going the way of a number of South American countries and unilaterally recognizing a Palestinians state within the 1967 lines, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. Bildt’s words come amid consistent reports of concern in Jerusalem that a number of European nations might follow the lead of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and other South American states and recognize a Palestinian state. » Read more

Swedish FM: We won’t unilaterally recognize PA state ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Herb Keinon - March 3, 2011 - 1:00am Sweden is not considering going the way of a number of South American countries and unilaterally recognizing a Palestinians state within the 1967 lines, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. Bildt’s words come amid consistent reports of concern in Jerusalem that a number of European nations might follow the lead of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and other South American states and recognize a Palestinian state. » Read more

Rattling the Cage: Tips for information warriors ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jerusalem Post by Larry Derfner - March 2, 2011 - 1:00am As you well know, Israel has never been in such peril as it is today. Anti-Semitism has risen to historic levels. Israel’s enemies are arming themselves with weapons that endanger not only its existence, but its very existence. And now, added to these grave existential threats comes the upheaval we’ve seen spreading throughout the Middle East. In these days of uncertainty, a volunteer army of steady, sure, confident voices in Israel’s defense is more critical than ever. Here is a set of talking points for you to use when fighting the information war for Israel’s survival. » Read more