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Opportunity in Egypt

Washington should applaud the Muslim Brotherhood's initiative to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace.

The Palestinians' Most Potent Weapon

How Palestinians are eschewing the example of Osama bin Laden and embracing that of Nelson Mandela.

Tony Blinken Defends Obama As a Good Friend to Israel

At worst, Obama is hostile to Israel. At best, he is unable to get anything in return for America's munificent largesse.

Another Shameful Veto in the Making

Why an American veto on the Palestinian statehood issue would be both narrow-minded and damaging to U.S. interests.

Settlements versus the Interests of Israelis

Israeli politicians are more concerned with expanding their occupation than with satisfying their citizens.

Surrendering Values in Israel

The Knesset clamps down on free speech. Israel loses its monopoly on democracy.

The New Contours of Gaza

The people of Egypt finally have a voice, but Israel won't like their first words.

A Viable Interlocutor

The new Palestinian unity government is a promising development—as long as Israeli and American stubbornness don't get in the way.

Israel's Contradictory Policy Toward the West Bank

Palestinians say they're ready for statehood. The UN agrees. How much longer can Netanyahu stall?

Traitorous Palestinians?

Did the Palestinian Authority try appeasement with Israel, Munich-style?

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May 26, 2012