New Resolution on Mideast Peace Passes at UN

The idea is good but like most UN resolutions this one will likely go nowhere, accomplish nothing. Israel candefend itself and the Palestinian  leadersdon't want peace. " The Bush administration, looking to...

President Obama inherits a world of troubles

Newly elected 44th President of the USA Senator Barack Obama inherits a difficult and very challenging job. He will have to confront many immediate and pressing challenges America is facing. Economic meltdown is...

New York Times Op-Ed: Israel Will Attack Iran

"Yes, you read my title correctly. Today's New York Times includes an op-ed piece by Benny Morris, a Professor of Middle Eastern history at Ben Gurion University. He claims Israel will most certainly attack Iran...

Bush In Israel: Standing With One Side

HuffPo has an interesting angle on President Bush's visit to Israel this week.  A worthwhile read for anyone interested in the region's history."Air Force One is traveling back in time Tuesday, banking low...

Obama Policy Adviser Raises Israeli Concerns

"ERUSALEM – While officials here largely maintain a policy against interfering in U.S. presidential politics, some Israeli security officials quietly expressed "concern" about an adviser to Sen. Barack Obama who has advocated negotiations with Hamas and providing...

Bush : Outlines of Palestinian state can be defined by end of year

"Even if Israeli and Palestinian leaders do not reach a peace deal by the end of 2008, there could be "an agreement on what a Palestinian state will look like," US President George W Bush told Israeli television."I`m optimistic that we can have the outlines of a state...

Bush promises US help in creating Palestinian state

""I believe that the vision of two states side by side in peace is achievable," the U.S. leader said. "And we want to help you realize that goal." Bush`s meeting with Abbas and Fayyad was held on the fringes of...

Real Madrid Heads to Israel for Soccer 'Peace Match'

In the face of ever growing despair amongst residents of the Middle East, the Peres Centre for Peace has organized a soccer match which is intended to both foster co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians...

David Beckham to visit Israel with Real Madrid for soccer friendly

David Beckham has found another job to add to his resume, peacemaker. The effectiveness of sport as a method of bringing warring peoples together is a long practiced effort, however it has reached a new height of...

"Israel May Have to Act Alone"

""Israel May Have to Act Alone" Deputy Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Strategic Affairs Avigdor Lieberman on his country's response to the Iranian nuclear program and the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN

Call to bridge West-Muslim divide

"Call to bridge West-Muslim divide Muslim protesters in London The group says mutual fear and suspicion is fuelling tensions A cross-cultural group of 20 prominent world figures has called for urgent efforts to heal the growing divide between Muslim and Western...

Blair Launches Mideast Peace Mission

" Mr. Blair opened his visit in Jerusalem, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. At a joint news conference, the British Prime Minister said they discussed shoring up the fragile cease-fire in Lebanon and reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process"

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