Fatah Commentary

Demystifying Palestinian Unity

Desperation drove Fatah and Hamas to work together. Whether or not they are desperate enough to stay together remains to be seen.

The Fruit of Israel's Labor

Israel's attempts at compromise—rejected by the Palestinians—have finally come home to roost.

Moscow in the Middle

Why Russia's bid to be a major player in the Middle East peace process won't succeed.

Palestine: Tergiversation Nation

Americans just don't get it: the Palestinians don't care about a two-state solution—and possibly never have.

Palestine's Web 2.0

A survey of Palestinian social media suggests bad news for President Obama's peace efforts in the Middle East.

Avoiding a Failed Palestinian State

If the Palestinians want a state, Fatah and Hamas will have to start working together.

Palestine: Gaining Currency?

The Palestinians may be losing a chance at their state if they gain a currency.

The Disconnect of Hitch-22

Is Christopher Hitchens calling for six million Jews to pack up and leave Israel?

Overcoming the Sisyphus Syndrome

The song remains the same on the Mideast peace talks and it's one of futility. There's no quick fix, but America can still help.

Kowtowing to the Israeli Right

The United States now owns the Middle East peace process lock, stock, and barrel. America's failure would be force multiplier at a critical moment. Why Obama is the man for the job.

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May 26, 2012