NEWS:
Israeli occupation forces demolish two Palestinian homes [1] in occupied East Jerusalem. (Ma'an)
Israeli authorities open an investigation of police and border guards [2] for allegedly abusing a Palestinian. (Xinhua)
Hamas angrily retorts to Pres. Abbas' recent speech by saying capturing Israeli soldiers [3] is essential. (Times of Israel)
Hamas continues to function in the West Bank [4] despite continued efforts to suppress its activities by the PA. (Reuters)
Israeli settlers torch Palestinian vehicles [5] in the occupied West Bank. (Xinhua)
Israeli occupation forces arrest Hamas, Fatah and Islamic Jihad activists [6] in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (Ma'an)
Abbas commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the PLO [7]. (Ma'an)
Israel's chief negotiator Livni says Abbas should be pressured [8] to negotiate. (Jerusalem Post)
Former FM Lieberman takes the stand [9] in his corruption trial. (Xinhua)
Muslim clerics visit Auschwitz [10] and learn about the Holocaust firsthand. (The Forward)
A Dubai-based charity employs Palestinian women [11] in the occupied territories making handcrafted clothing and fashion accessories. (The National)
COMMENTARY:
The New York Times [12] says Israelis and Palestinians would be foolish to squander Kerry's "determined and encouraging" peacemaking efforts. (New York Times)
The ICG [13] says Palestinian politics are transforming quickly, and need to be protected by immediate economic, security and diplomatic measures. (International Crisis Group)
Osama Al Sharif [14]says it would be great for the US to help the Palestinians rebuild their economy, but if independence doesn't follow, then it's all a ruse. (Jordan Times)
Stephen Walt [15] says, if Kerry is trying to bribe the Palestinians, it won't work. (Foreign Policy)
Zvi Bar'el [16] says by presenting Abbas as a partner, Pres. Peres is challenging a major platform of Israeli propaganda. (Ha'aretz)
Ariela Ringel-Hoffman [17] says the Israeli right can rely on Abbas to disprove Peres' assessment every time. (YNet)
Shlomi Eldar [18] reiterates that a two-state solution is practically, but not at present politically, possible, but he has no idea what the alternative might be. (Al Monitor)
Adnan Abu Amer [19]interviews jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti. (Al Monitor)
The New York Times and the LA Times separately interview gambling mogul Sheldon Adelson [20], who is noted for his support of far right-wing Israeli causes [21]. (New York Times/Los Angeles Times)
James Cartwright and Amos Yadlin [22] say the US, not Israel, should launch any strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and explain how. (The Atlantic)
Carlo Strenger [23] says Jewish identity is not racist or nationalist. (Ha'aretz)
Moshe Arens [24] says Israel desperately needs to rethink its approach to its Bedouin citizens. (Ha'aretz)
Omar Shaban [25] says the Palestinian Securities Exchange should be transformed from a private to a public company. (Al Monitor)