Why the prisoner-swap deal offers a glimmer of hope.
The people of Egypt finally have a voice, but Israel won't like their first words.
Criticize Abbas as much as you want for his tactics or his selectivity
in emphasizing some facts rather than others. But some of the important
things he says are simply undeniable.
As Egypt continues to sort itself out, the U.S. has only one job: Don't screw it up.
The new Palestinian unity government is a promising development—as long as Israeli and American stubbornness don't get in the way.
Palestinians say they're ready for statehood. The UN agrees. How much longer can Netanyahu stall?
Experimental security system allows Israelis to protect themselves without harming anyone else. That's something worth looking into.
Did the Palestinian Authority try appeasement with Israel, Munich-style?
Most terrorist groups—vide the ETA, IRA and Hamas—have strategic incentives to get out of the terrorism business. Easier said than done.