So Israel has been forced to release Palestinian terrorists in exchange for peace talks. Any chance this will result in real peace on the ground between the two peoples looks dashed when one examines who these released terrorists are and…
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Israel Releases Terrorists as Part of Peace Process
It may sound odd to release convicted murderers in an effort to reach peace, but that’s what the Israeli government was forced to do Monday. 26 prisoners were approved to be released, including terrorists with blood on their hands, Ynet…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…
Opinion-This Time, It Just Might Happen
And so it begins again. Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have sat down in the same room and started talking. It’s easy to assume that like each of the previous four times that has been triumphantly announced, this too will…
Audio: Does Releasing Terrorists Promote Peace?
This week the Israeli government decided to release older terrorists in exchange for resuming peace talks with the Palestinians. An Israeli news report says the Americans are trying the same trick with the Taliban (the old Al-Qaeda hosts). But does…
Palestinian Protesters Oppose Peace Talks with Israel
It’s never good when a rally—after peace talks are announced—is to oppose the negotiations, but that’s what happened in the West Bank on Sunday. Even more troubling is that the protest was organized by a Palestinian political/terror group that could…