May 20th

The US may have no Plan B, but the Palestinians do Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The Daily Star - May 20, 2010 - 12:00am The Obama administration was successful in arranging for the resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations through “proximity talks,” which began recently. However, expectations in all quarters are understandably low for any near-term breakthrough. Consequently, Palestinians have been systematically developing a new set of peaceful strategies to achieve independence and advance a resolution to the conflict. » Read more

The path to a true peace Media Mention of ATFP In The Hill - May 19, 2010 - 12:00am Recently, I had lunch with an Israeli friend who, despite being a strong supporter of a two-state solution (as this writer is), was skeptical that the U.S.’s basic approach to the peace process — emphasizing negotiating the details of a peace agreement — would be enough to bring true peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. » Read more

May 19th

As non-violence takes root, so may a Palestinian state Media Mention of Ziad Asali In The National - May 19, 2010 - 12:00am Palestinians, hard-headed realists that they are, have never much bought the idea of non-violence. The state of Israel was partly born out of violence and has been sustained mainly through violence. Turning the other cheek to people whose anatomical focus was your knees – and keeping you on them – never seemed especially wise, let alone effective. » Read more

May 18th

Palestinians, Israelis remain skeptical as peace talks begin Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Xinhua - May 18, 2010 - 12:00am It is now one year four months and 21 days since the last official talks between Israelis and Palestinians. During those 506 days the parties have repeatedly blamed one another for that breakdown and the failure to reboot negotiations. Indirect peace talks are expected to resume on Wednesday but Israelis and Palestinians alike are still expressing serious reservations about the chances of their success. » Read more