Date
Type

The Palestinian Implosion
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Foreign Policy
by Ghaith Al-Omari, Ziad Asali - (Opinion) January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


  Three years ago, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad launched an ambitious plan to build effective, responsive, and clean government institutions. The results were impressive, and Fayyad was hailed as a figure who was making true progress toward a two-state solution even as formal negotiations faltered.


Palestinian refugees from Syria hit with visa fees
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Daily Star
by Annie Slemrod - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


  Palestinians fleeing the violence in Syria must pay LL25,000 to enter Lebanon, a fee that is preventing some refugees from making it across the border.


Netanyahu delays E1 construction plans
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews
by Akiva Novick - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


After declaring his support for the controversial E1 area construction plans in December, it appears that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hesitating to realize the plans.


Official documents to begin using 'State of Palestine'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


President Mahmoud Abbas signed agreement on Thursday to start using "State of Palestine" on all official documents, according to PA news agency Wafa. 


Abbas: Palestine faces hardship without Arab 'safety net'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


President Mahmoud Abbas warned on Thursday that without the pledged Arab "safety net" for the Palestinian coffers, Palestine will be in a difficult situation.


PA financial crisis could be obstacle to joining int'l bodies
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


The Palestinian Authority's financial crisis may prevent it from joining several international and United Nations institutions following Palestine's recognition as a non-member state in November, a legal official said Friday.


2 Israeli documentaries shortlisted for Oscar
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Daniel Estrin - January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Mideast conflict has done little to help Israel's image in the world, but the way local filmmakers deal critically with the Israel-Palestinian issue has won wide international praise — and this year, recognition from the top of the movie industry.


Israel ex-spy chief blasts PM ahead of election
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Daniel Estrin - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


 


Chefs offer their take on Jerusalem
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Danica Kirka - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


  Two London-based chefs with roots in Jerusalem one day. The next, poster boys for peace.


Palestinians Move Toward Reconciliation
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Media Line
by Diana Atallah - January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


  When the Fatah faction holds what is expected to be a huge demonstration marking its 48th anniversary in Gaza, it will mark another step towards reconciliation with its rival Hamas faction in a dispute that continues despite occasional let-ups.  



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