World leaders from across the planet paid respects to former Israeli statesman and peace proponent Shimon Peres, and that even included Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. That did not include other powerful Palestinian groups or even a member of the Palestinian…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is considering conceding on recognizing Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people, and instead is again warning he will turn to the United Nations for unilateral measures to try and force the creation of…
The Swedish government has poor timing—and it raises questions about their Middle East policy. The same day they announced they had recognized the “State of Palestine” to—in the words of Foreign Minister Margot Wallström—“give our support to the moderate forces…
Israel has warned that Palestinian incitement is brewing violence, and one day after another terror attack, the Palestinian comments still haven’t changed. Following the attempted assassination of Jewish religious rights activist Yehuda Glick, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lamented the…
I believe that this year will include dramatic headlines that will surprise, anger, thrill and confuse many. And what could do that, you ask? Well, I believe that this year the Israelis and the Palestinians will reach an interim deal.…
Some fires are started slowly. Faulty wiring, a gas leak, a candle left downstairs, or a burning cigarette tossed carelessly in the woods. Same with fires of the military-conflict variety. More often than not, one side doesn’t just decide one…