Palestine

Paper Says Israel Agrees To Halt Settlements

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:47:54 -0500

Ahead of Barack Obama's meeting today with the Prime Minister of Israel Binyamin Netanyahu and the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas The Washington Times publishes a breaking report that Israel has made a secret offer to partially freeze the Israeli settlements in the West Bank in exchange of better Arab ties. Earlier Arab states had been asked to make a gesture to Israel to help the stimulate the peace process and move it forward.

The Palestinians at a Pivotal Crossroads

alon@alonben-meir.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:06:17 -0500

President Obama's push for a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict has given the Palestinians an historic opportunity to end their disastrous state of affairs.

Online Voices About Netanyahu Speech

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:45:14 -0500

People, from around the world who have interest in achieving peace between Israel, Palestine and the Arab world actively discuss today's Netanyahu speech delivered in a university. Israeli prime minister says Israel would agree to a peace agreement with a "demilitarized Palestinian state." However, people are expressing conflicting views on this issue.

Wake Up, Israel

alon@alonben-meir.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:49:43 -0500

The challenges and opportunities that Israel faces today will undoubtedly lay the ground for its future coexistence both in the Middle East and as an ally to the West. Israel must wake up and heed the call of the international community, rise to the occasion and use the support it has now and its overwhelming power to make the necessary sacrifices for peace.

Israel refuses to freeze settlements

mattwion — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:05:39 -0500

In a bold, but not unexpected move, the government of hard-liner PM Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to freeze or even slow down settelment expansion in the West Bank.

This proves one thing: Netanyahu and his far right hawks have no desire for peace and unless the Obama administration puts tremendous pressure on them, peace in not in the cards.

Pope supports Palestinian state

mattwion — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:23:49 -0500

The Pope expressed his solidarity with the Palestinian people, his support for a Palestinian state, and his condemnation for the building of a divinding wall in the occupied territories by Israel.

Now if only the Obama administration could do what the Pope did ... and forcefully.

Netanyahu Says Government Will Seek Peace With Palestinians

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:21:16 -0500

Prime Minister-designate Binyamin Netanyhau says his government will seek a peace agreement with the Palestinians. The comments appeared to be aimed at easing concerns that he will try to freeze past peace efforts once he takes office.

Palestinians suffer from abysmal health care

mattwion — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:08:37 -0600

To say that access to and quality of health care in Gaza is poor is to grossly understate the situation.

UN Security Council Calls On Israel, Palestinians to Halt Violence

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:39:15 -0600

The United Nations Security Council Sunday called for an immediate halt to all violence in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli air strikes that have killed more than 270 people in Gaza. The Israeli assault followed days of rocket and mortar attacks on Israel by militants in Gaza. VOA's Purnell Murdock reports.

Israel pulls tanks, infantry close to Gaza

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:34:46 -0600

Israel is pulling tanks and infantry reinforcements close to Gaza in preparation for a possible attack on Hamas militants, Israel's Ynet web portal and the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday.

Israeli Strike On Gaza Continues With Reported 271 Killed

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:26:21 -0600

Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip continued on December 28 with a reported 271 people killed since the offensive began a day earlier. Israel says the attacks are a response to rocket and mortar fire by Gaza militants, which increased after a six-month cease-fire ended recently.

Obama No Comment On Israeli Air Massacre

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:19:39 -0600

With today's news of IDF air strikes abruptly ending the lives of some 140+ Gazans, I can't help but feel an abject sense of horror at the fact that most Americans will probably find some way to blame the Palestinians for bringing this on themselves.