George Mitchell’s appointment as Middle East peace envoy has strengthened expectations that President Barack Obama will revitalize American diplomatic leadership committed to making peace between…
Israel’s assault on Gaza, after the breakdown of a six month cease-fire with Hamas, offers the most recent evidence of the breakdown of the diplomatic…
Security Council 6045th Meeting* (AM) ADOPTING TEXT ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT, SECURITY COUNCIL REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ANNAPOLIS OUTCOMES, DECLARES NEGOTIATIONS ‘IRREVERSIBLE’ Resolution Garners 14…
Abbas, having despaired of an agreement with Israel, has reportedly turned his efforts to winning a letter of support from outgoing U.S. president George W.…
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert has revealed a greater interest in defining by year’s end his historical contribution, an intention no doubt fueled by his…
Israeli president Shimon Peres recently observed, “There is a competition here over staying power, not just over the ability to withstand suffering.” Peres was referring…