July 14, 2010 - 9:44am Trapped by Gaza Blockade, Locked in Despair
July 14, 2010

The situation is certainly dire... a fractured and despondent society unable to imagine a decent future for itself as it plunges into listless desperation and radicalization.

July 14, 2010 - 11:30am US criticises Jerusalem demolitions
July 14, 2010

"The US has made it clear that it disagrees with some government of Israel actions in Jerusalem that affect Palestinians in areas such as housing, including home demolitions, and has urged all parties to avoid actions that could undermine trust."

July 13, 2010 - 9:15am Only the Palestinians have been serious
July 13, 2010

While the Palestinian side was engaged in a serious process of state-building, and at the same time committed itself earnestly to the proximity talks, the other side showed no seriousness whatsoever.

July 13, 2010 - 9:05am ‘Cultural intifada’ as Costello, Meg Ryan and others cancel Israel plans
July 13, 2010

"Our repeated attempts to present quality acts and festivals in Israel have increasingly been falling victim to what I can only describe as a form of cultural terrorism which is targeting Israel worldwide."

July 13, 2010 - 8:58am 32 New Settler Housing Units Approved for Occupied East Jerusalem
July 13, 2010

“The fact that they put it off for a week while Bibi was in Washington shows that they know it’s a sensitive issue. Everyone knows it’s a sensitive issue, and if we all know it is so sensitive, than what difference will it make waiting a week?”

July 12, 2010 - 12:57pm ATFP Senior Fellow joins Al Hurra Panel on Mideast Diplomacy
July 12, 2010

Hussein Ibish appeared with David Pollack, Avner Cohen, and Ridwan Zaidi.

July 12, 2010 - 10:20am Shin Bet visits West Bank cities to boost security ties with PA
July 12, 2010

Yuval Diskin travels to Jenin and Ramallah as a guest of the Palestinian Authority security service.

July 12, 2010 - 9:55am 'Palestinian-Israeli situation could lead to a holy war if not resolved soon'
July 12, 2010

Dr. Ziad Asali, the president of the American Task Force on Palestine, said it is important to keep focused on the efforts the president is making in outreach to both Palestinians and Israelis.

July 9, 2010 - 9:53am Palestinians face being walled by Israeli security barrier
July 9, 2010

Al Walaja in the West Bank turned into an enclave despite residents' protests.

July 9, 2010 - 9:31am Bil'in leader remains in jail after term ends
July 9, 2010

Bil'in protest leader Adeeb Abu Rahma is being held in Israeli custody until the prosecution's appeal against him is heard, despite having served his term in full, a statement read Friday.


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