Daily News Issue Date:
July 24, 2013
News:
NEWS:
A US federal appeals court rules Americans born in Jerusalem cannot list "Israel" [1] as their country of birth. (AP)
Palestinian and Israeli negotiators are still expected [2] to visit Washington next week. (Xinhua)
Palestinian negotiators say they are still seeking assurances [3] on 67 Lines and prisoner release before talks resume. (PNN)
The CSM finds even some skeptical experts see value [4] in renewed negotiations. (Christian Science Monitor)
Palestinian nonviolent protesters are worried [5] about the potential impact of failed negotiations. (Al Monitor)
Israeli and Palestinian representatives exchange accusations [6] at the UN. (Times of Israel)
PM Netanyahu clarifies that the fate of the West Bank [7] must be included in any referendum [8] on a peace deal with the Palestinians. (AP)
Finance Minister Lapid also backs [9] the idea of a referendum. (Jerusalem Post)
55% of Israelis [10] say they are inclined to vote for a peace agreement. (Ha'aretz)
Settlers are reportedly worried [11] that the ultra-Orthodox will go along with a peace agreement in exchange for government funding. (Ha'aretz)
Netanyahu insists there is no unspoken settlement freeze [12] in place, but his Housing Minister disputes this. (YNet)
Experts say by calling for referenda [13] on agreements, both Israeli and Palestinian leaders are keeping their options open. (Xinhua)
Hamas says Fatah has to choose [14] between national reconciliation and negotiating with Israel. (Xinhua)
Hamas says Egypt is plotting [15] to restore its rule in Gaza. (Jerusalem Post)
The UN says an Egyptian tunnel crackdown and Israeli restrictions have resulted in severe shortages in Gaza [16]. (Ma'an)
Egypt's closure of an estimated 80% [17] of smuggling tunnels cost Gaza's economy an estimated$230 million in June [18].(Reuters/Ma'an)
Israel says it is preparing for an even bigger Egyptian counter-offensive [19] against extremists in Sinai [20]. (Jerusalem Post/Times of Israel)
Three more Palestinian refugees [21] are reportedly killed in fighting in Syria. (Ma'an)
Facing a court deadline on Thursday, Jewish settlers in "Amona" outpost conduct a token self-eviction [22]. (Los Angeles Times)
Controversy erupts over Israeli security involvement [23] in settler youth programs. (YNet)
The Chinese government is accused of meeting with Israeli counterterrorism officials toorganize a cover-up [24] in a Bank of China terrorism lawsuit. (Ha'aretz)
Israeli experts worry that Hamas and Hezbollah missile [25] capabilities are outstripping Israel's defenses. (Ha'aretz)
Israeli and Palestinian youths gain greater understanding through attending Seeds of Peace summer camps [26]. (YNet)
Former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan is suing Pres. Abbas [27] on various charges. (Times of Israel)
COMMENTARY:
The CSM [28] says American commitment and goodwill are crucial to pushing the Israelis and Palestinians towards peace. (Christian Science Monitor)
Ha'aretz [29] says it is absurd to cancel a Palestinian children puppets festival on "security" grounds. (Ha'aretz)
Carlo Strenger [30] says the idea of a referendum could strengthen the chances for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement. (Ha'aretz)
Aviad Kleinberg [31] says a referendum is just another obstacle to peace. (YNet)
Amira Hass [32] says young Palestinians aren't in a hurry for a peace agreement because they know Israel isn't ready for one. (Ha'aretz)
Daniel Tauber [33] argues that the new negotiations are not in Israel's national interests. (Jerusalem Post)
Ben Caspit [34] says to be evenhanded about prisoner release, the US should free convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. (Jerusalem Post)
J.J. Goldberg [35] says, surprisingly, it was Israel that convinced the EU to ban only Hezbollah's military wing. (The Forward)
Rami Khouri [36] says the EU should be applauded for its new settlement and occupation guidelines. (The Daily Star)
Alsir Sidahmed [37] wonders what in the United States is trying to accomplish with the new Israeli-Palestinian talks. (Arab News)
Ben Caspit [38] says neither side can deliver what the other wants, so talks had better proceed very slowly and cautiously. (Al Monitor)
Yaron Sideman [39] says it's time to give peace a chance with the Kerry initiative. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Michael Singh [40] says there is a real virtue even in "talks about talks." (Washington Post)
Kenneth Bandler [41] says there is no alternative to a two-state solution. (Orlando Sun Sentinel)
Abeer Ayyoub [42] says Hamas is worried that the Egyptian "Tamarod" grassroots rebellion movement will spread to Gaza. (Al Monitor)
Sigal Samuel [43] asks if applying Israel's anti-discrimination against women laws in the occupied territories is feminist or annexationist. (Daily Beast/Open Zion)
B'Tselem [44] says Israel must take action to regulate the status of tens of thousands of Gazans living without IDs. (B'Tselem)
Stephen Walt [45] says the United States should not link policies towards Iran and Israel and the Palestinians. (Foreign Policy)
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