Netanyahu Commentary

Fatah-Hamas Deal Calls Israel's Bluff

How the new Palestinian unity government exposes Netanyahu's double-talk on a two-state solution.

Palestine: Tergiversation Nation

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

The Settling Freeze

Tactical errors by the Americans and the Israelis have left the Palestinians one step closer to getting what they want—all of Palestine.

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.

Challenging Israel

Israel shouldn’t be allowed to dictate American foreign policy. If it doesn’t concede on the settlements, Washington should revoke diplomatic support and restrict military aid.

Obama's Israel Gamble

The president’s Cairo speech made nice soundings on Arab-Israeli peace. But if Obama really wants to accomplish something, he needs to get tough on Israeli settlements.

Obama's Speech

The president’s Cairo address confirmed his skill as an orator and encouraged Arabs and Israelis to work toward peace. But the realities of the AfPak conflict will probably ring truer in Muslim ears than Obama’s dulcet tones.

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May 26, 2012