Israel / Palestine
Losing the Scent in South Lebanon
Losing the Scent in South Lebanon
Last week, the IDF released evidence of Hizbullah stockpiling of weaponry in populated civilian areas of southern Lebanon. The IDF material showed an aerial map of the Shi'ite town of…
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Why Israel Shouldn't Attack Iranian Nuclear Installations--Unless It Has to Do So
Why Israel Shouldn't Attack Iranian Nuclear Installations--Unless It Has to Do So
An Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear installations for the purpose of trying to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons at all would be a mistake. Instead, Israel should plan--and indeed…
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PA President Abbas: "Hamas is part of the Palestinian people."
PA President Abbas: "Hamas is part of the Palestinian people."
As proximity talks are about to end between the Palestinians and Israel, Mahmoud Abbas comments in Bucharest on the current convoluted situation On July 13, I caught up with President…
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Containing Iran Requires Getting Smart, Tough, and Serious
Containing Iran Requires Getting Smart, Tough, and Serious
Note: This is an updated and revised version of my article in the July-August issue of Foreign Affairs. It should be too obvious to have to say so but unfortunately…
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Iran moves radar to Syria: US official
Iran moves radar to Syria: US official
Iran has moved radar to Syria that could provide early-warning against a possible surprise Israeli air attack against Tehran's nuclear sites, a US defense official said on Friday.The radar transfer…
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Gaza Flotilla: What Message Does the West Send to the Arab and Muslim World?
Gaza Flotilla: What Message Does the West Send to the Arab and Muslim World?
Looking at the political scene for both the Palestinians and the Israelis, one would find it very much similar and at the same time very much different. The similarity between…
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An 11th-hour opportunity
An 11th-hour opportunity
RAMALLAH - Negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis have resumed after a year and a half of a stalemate that began after Israel launched its devastating military assault against the Gaza…
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What Motivates Israeli Policy and Actions
What Motivates Israeli Policy and Actions
I use the opportunity of being interviewed to discuss current developments.Vice-President Joe Biden has visited Cairo. Do you think his summit with President Husni Mubarak could be useful for solving…
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