EU Parliament Vote on Palestinian Statehood a ‘Very Important Move’
The vote could represent an international shift where Washington is no longer the center of negotiating peace between Israel and Palestine.
Recognizing Palestine
As more European governments line up to recognize a Palestinian state, Israel (and the U.S.) look more isolated than ever.
“Non-Member Observer Status” a Hollow Victory for Abbas
For President Mahmoud Abbas, the vote was a last-ditch attempt to boost his increasingly diminished relevance.
A Silver Lining for Palestine?
The author explores Washington’s vitriolic response to the Palestinian Authority’s plan to declare statehood.
U.S. Congress a Standard Bearer for Israeli Expansion
Earlier this month, Rep. Joe Walsh and 30 co-sponsors issued a resolution supporting Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Ideas, Reaction, and Action in Canada
Efforts to restrict my commentary on the Palestinian statehood bid show that when ideas can still turn into action even – or especially – when someone tries to squelch them.
Israeli Parliamentarians Respond to Bid for Statehood by Calling for Annexation of West Bank
The Land of Israel caucus is urging the Israeli government to respond to the Palestinian Authority’s bid for statehood by formally annexing all Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Obama and Netanyahu Left in the Dust, Overtaken by the Arab Spring and Bid for Palestinian Statehood
Special Envoy Tony Blair has surprised with his nimble and adaptive diplomacy over Palestinian statehood, whereas President Obama is still rigid and adamant.
Abbas and His Missing People at the Edge of Chaos
While acknowledging the push to re-open perennially failed negotiations, President of the Palestinian National Authority Abbas claimed that recognition of the Palestinian state would enhance, not hold back, a renewed peace process.
How Exactly Does Palestinian Statehood Sabotage the Peace Process?
To avoid U.N. rejection, Palestine — that “serial Rejectionist of peace,” according to an Israeli politician — is ready to compromise.
Rick Perry Rallies Against Palestinian Statehood With Israeli and American Jewish Leaders
Rick Perry called for cutting all U.S. aid to the Palestinians if the UN vote goes through, a measure already proposed by members of Congress.
House Reps Reach Across the Aisle to Block Palestinian Statehood
Nothing like the Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN to unite Democrats and Republicans together in opposition.
Palestine, Israel, and all the Countries the U.S. is at War with after 9/11
September 11 Remembered, U.S. at War Against the World, and the Ongoing Campaign Against Israeli Occupation.
Israeli Settlers: Never Shy About Taking the Law Into Their Own Hands
Israeli Knesset Member Ben-Ari has announced a call to action for Israeli settlers to confront anticipated demonstrations in support of the Palestinian bid for statehood.
Enabled by Obama, Netanyahu Attempts to Hold Back the Tide of History
Fawned over by U.S. Congress, President Netanyahu seems to be leaving Israel the legacy of pariah state status.