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Views of the Arab–Israeli conflict

Grasping the Nettle

John C. Hulsman | Nov 10, 2006
As strange as it may seem, now is the best time to push for peace in the Middle East.

The Asymmetry of Pity

Yossi Klein Halevi | Sep 01, 2001
Oslo failed because the Palestinian side has taken no responsibility for having helped cause the conflict, and has seen itself above any need to make concessions in order to end it.

Mayday for Oslo

Joel Singer | Mar 01, 1999
The approaching deadline for final status negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians threatens the Oslo process. But an arbitrary piece of scheduling should not be allowed to dictate events.

Commentary

Challenging Israel

Amjad Atallah | Mar 17, 2010
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.

A Tie that Bonds or Binds?

Sean R. Singer | Feb 22, 2007
A panel of experts weighs in on the past, present and future of America’s strategic relationship with Israel.

Blogs

The Palestinians' Ploy

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 21, 2010
The Palestinians have hit a sore spot by seeking an affirmation of their state on land the Israelis conquered in 1967.

The Arab League's Business

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 08, 2010
The Arab League--albeit a ridiculously lame substitute on the Palestinian side for U.S. support for Israel--is a reminder of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's importance across the Middle East.

Books & Reviews

Exodus

Walter Laqueur | Mar 02, 2009
Morris turns to the origins of the one-state and two-state conceptions. It helps explain how the Israelis and Palestinians got themselves into this intractable conflict in the first place.

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