Israeli-Palestinian conflict Commentary

The Cost of Settler Vigilantism in Israel

Benny Morris | Dec 21, 2011
Settler attacks on the IDF and Israeli policemen testify to the depths of Israel's internal struggles.

Hamas Overtakes the Palestinian Authority in Jordan

Asaf Romirowsky | Dec 19, 2011
Why the Hamas leader's landmark visit to Amman spells trouble for Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's Endangered Left

Benny Morris | Dec 13, 2011
Many claim Israel's democracy is under attack. A spate of new laws may prove them right.

An Israeli Issues a Dissent over Alleged "Apartheid"

Robert W. Merry | Nov 30, 2011
One prominent Israeli gives voice to a nation struggling with issues of democracy, occupation and apartheid.

Overhauling U.S. Policy in the Middle East

Leon Hadar | Nov 02, 2011
The balance of power has changed. Realpolitik—not Islam—will rule the Middle East. Washington must react accordingly.

The Paradox of Ahmad Tibi, Palestinian and Israeli

Benny Morris | Oct 13, 2011
Meet the man who is both a Knesset member and the most strident critic of Israeli democracy.

The Palestinians' Next Move

Rashid Khalidi | Sep 30, 2011
The two-state solution is dead. America's credibility as a mediator is lost. Where Palestinians and Israelis stand in the wake of the UN showdown.

The Obama Peace Doctrine

Kim R. Holmes | Sep 28, 2011
Obama's recent UN speech encapsualted his "peace-is-hard-work" approach. But it did not demonstrate the type of leadership Americans want to see.

Palestinians Declare Independence from U.S.

Henry Siegman | Sep 22, 2011
The Palestinian decision to defy the American demand is a declaration of independence. That genie cannot be returned to the bottle.

Islam's Stranglehold on Israel

Benny Morris | Sep 12, 2011
First Turkey. Now Egypt. Which state will turn its back on Israel next?

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