Posts Tagged: Mahmoud Abbas
Senior Palestinian Official Backtracks on “End” of Israel Remarks
JERUSALEM- A senior Fatah official, speaking on pan-Arabic satellite network Al Jazeera this Friday, seemingly reiterated the PLO's continuing support for its 1974 "phased plan"...
Settlement Leaders Concerned Over Arab Patrols Following Highway Attack
JERUSALEM- Settlement leaders have expressed worry this week following the announcement that Palestinians will begin unofficial civil defense patrols throughout Judea and Samaria. The Popular Committees,...
Is Israel Truly Isolated?
These words were not stated by a frustrated minister in the current Israeli government, but rather were written a little less than ten years ago...
Suicide Diplomacy
From the group that introduced the world to the suicide bomber now another innovation: The Suicide Diplomat. At the United Nations café, Russia, the European Union,...
Palestinian ‘Head of State’ at UN
Get ready for the statehood steamroller. The United Nations showed its hand this week and sent out a provisional list of speakers for the opening...
The Palestinian Path to the UN
Pundits and policymakers today are frantically grappling with the various pros and cons concerning the Palestinian Authority's plans to seek recognition from the United Nations...
Justice Elusive for Americans Killed in Gaza
Since Oct. 15, 2003, John Parsons of Wayne, N.J., has fought for a measure of justice for his brother Mark, one of three Americans murdered...
The Palestinians: Once Again Missing an Opportunity?
Abba Eban, Israel's late and legendary statesman, famously said nearly 40 years ago that "the Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity." He was...
Entebbe Celebrated
Thirty-five years ago last week, Israeli commandos flew into the heart of Africa to the old terminal building at Uganda's Entebbe Airport. In a lighting...
Obama Intensifies Pressure On PM
The enthusiastic response from Congress and the American people vindicated Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's dignified refusal to kowtow to President Obama's unexpected attempt to impose...
Greek Actions Reap International Praise
The Greek government on Friday banned all flotilla ships from leaving its ports, without explaining its reasons. While critics accused the beleaguered government of...
After the Obama- Netanyahu falling out
As the dust settles in the wake of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's dramatic altercation with President Barack Obama, one is now able to evaluate the...
The Battle for America’s Jews: Bibi vs. Obama
Currently there does not seem to be any indication that Netanyahu and Obama will cross swords during the upcoming Middle East policy fiesta in Washington...
Peres Says Fatah-Hamas Agreement Is “Split”
Israel's President Shimon Peres characterized the announced agreement between Fatah and Hamas as "a split," saying "Hamas is a recognized terrorist organization (and) doesn't have...
