September 28th

Mideast Peace Mired as Abbas Trades Taunts With Netanyahu Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Bloomberg - September 28, 2012 - 12:00am Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged taunts at the United Nations as the world body watched a peace process that has all but slipped away. » Read more

September 27th

Abbas set to renew bid to upgrade Palestine's UN status Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The National - September 27, 2012 - 12:00am RAMALLAH // When Mahmoud Abbas addresses the UN General Assembly today, those in attendance could be forgiven if they experience a sense of déjà vu. During his speech at last year's annual gathering of the world body, the Palestinian Authority (PA) president announced his intention to seek recognition for a Palestinian state amid great fanfare and popular support back home. Today, he is expected to make a similar request. Only this time, the distinguished guests will notice the Palestinian leader doing so under less enthusiastic circumstances. » Read more

September 26th

Palestinian Leader Abbas Back at UN With Lowered Aims Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In Bloomberg - September 26, 2012 - 12:00am This time last year Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was a hero to his people as he waved an application for statehood recognition from the podium of the United Nations General Assembly. » Read more

September 25th

Americans for Peace Now Launch Campus Group Media Mention of ATFP In The Jewish Daily Forward - September 25, 2012 - 12:00am Americans for Peace Now is establishing a presence on college campuses aimed at reaching students and faculty. The left-leaning group is working “in full coordination” with J Street U to provide information and speakers that can be used on campuses across the country, said APN spokesman Ori Nir. Campuses in the Washington area have been sent information kits, and other universities will be receiving them as well, he said. » Read more