US Secretary of State John Kerry is in the Middle East again this week to present the Israeli and Palestinian leaders with his plan for a peace deal. Or not. Ok so it’s not exactly for a peace deal, it’s…
Category: Peace Process
‘Moderate’ Palestinian Leader Calls Released Terrorists ‘Heroes’
When was the last time convicted murderers and their accomplices were called “heroes”? If you can’t recall, let me help: Today. And what terrorist-supporter had the gall to say such a thing? Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. And he’s supposedly the…
What Peace Talks? Palestinians Praise Bus Bombing
It’s a tragic but consistent trend: Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are accompanied by terrorist attacks against Israel. In more recent years, it’s been shootings, but on Sunday terrorists took out a terrifying page from an old playbook and tried a bus…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 13th Edition
A looming nuclear deal between Iran and the major world powers is dominating the headlines. Here’s a look: • The potential nuke deal has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu very concerned – based on what he’s heard, Iran should be…
More than Half the Palestinians Do Not Back the Peace Talks with Israel
Ever tried to make a decision for a group where half the group opposed you? It’s like a coach telling his team to play conservatively when all they want to do is take chances. It’s a recipe for conflict and…
US Pressuring Israel as Peace Talks Falter
Who’s America’s top ally in the Middle East? Whose intelligence agency helps the US keep tabs on Iran and Syria? Whose military is willing to intervene to stop terrorists when the Americans can’t or won’t? The answers are: Israel, Israel…