Recent attacks in the West Bank the past few months underscore an important point: terrorism must be curbed for the current talks to make any progress. More…
Category Archives: West Bank/Gaza
Netanyahu: The New Sharon? Reply
Netanyahu and Sharon both followed similar arcs to the premiership and the negotiating table — but is that where the comparison ends for Bibi? More…
The Public and the Peace Process 2
There is a lot at stake in the current negotiations — but have both sides forgotten their domestic constituencies? More…
Our Man in Ramallah? Reply
The new Palestinian Prime Minister inherits a litany of challenges; toeing the line between the US and Ramallah is just one of them.
Late on Sunday evening last week, as the last hours of Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad’s premiership were winding down, President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Rami Hamdallah, a lifelong academic, as his successor… More…
The Next Man Up Reply
Any viable Palestinian state must be able to endure the turnover of politicians without taking drastic steps back in stability. For Fayyad, a smooth transition in power could be his greatest gift to the Palestinian people.
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The Conflict Goes Digital Reply
How social media shaped recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Can Fatah and Hamas Reconcile? Reply
It’s easy to bet against a Palestinian unity agreement, but that doesn’t mean it’s not on the horizon. More…
Much Ado About Something Reply
The upgraded UN status changes the status quo in the Near East — but by what degree is still uncertain. More…
What Happened to This Guy? Reply
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s early successes are largely forgotten now as the centrality of Abbas’s leadership endures. More…
As Sirens Ring in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, All Eyes on Egypt 1
The biggest x-factor in the latest chapter of the Israel/Hamas conflict might be the government of Mursi’s Egypt. More…
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