Hamas killing Palestinians to set up absolute dictatorship.

While Israel has done much harm to Gaza the biggest enemy of the people of Gaza is Hamas "Yasser Abd Rabbo, an ally of the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, said at a news conference in Ramallah on Thursday that...

Israel rules out opening Gaza border if Hamas gains

This will be the next big dispute. If Hamas really cares for thewelfare of Gazans they will acceptothers controlling the money and aid." Israel has all but ruled out fully reopening border crossings with the Gaza...

Abbas threatens early elections

While Israel continues its blockade on Gaza strip despite International calls to end it, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas threatens with early elections if talks between rival Hamas and Fatah do not...

Israel PM Livni: No interim deal with Palestinians

As the celebration of the anniversary of the Annapolis Conference draws near, it is clearer that a Israel-Palestina deal would not be reached prior to the end of term of American President George W. Bush. ...

Israeli Coverage of Obama Visit Speaks Volumes

Israeli media coverage of Barack Obama's visit to Israel this week speaks volumes to anyone paying attention.Consider, for instance, the layout of content on the Jerusalem Post web site this morning (see screen shot here).In the right column, the lead story headline, Obama:...

Mr. Experience Barack Obama Continues WAR in Middle East. News&Opinion

The International Institute of Nonviolence Rev. Jermano Barack Obama or should I say "Mr. Experience" is setting the stage for more War and Conflict by his inflaming words against Palestinians and the Arab...

Deadly Jerusalem attack worst in 2 years; peace talks go on

Yesterday's attack on a Jewish seminary in the center of Jerusalem was the worst in 2 years. The attacker fired 500-700 bullets at the teenagers while they were eating in the dining room of the school. As is...

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...

This blog in The Washington Post, and Skpye-ing Algeria

Someone slap me awake.An editor at the The Washington Post “PostGlobal” page emailed me yesterday, asking me to take part in a blog-versation on a question of the day.“Does a leader have a right to bypass democratic institutions to ensure his people are fed and...

Seven dead 'in Israeli Gaza raid'

"Seven Palestinians including a senior militant figure have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials said."

Gaza Sliding into Civil War

"As Yusuf Siam stood to greet mourners, a boy arrived with a handful of papers marked from the al-Aqsa Brigade, a Fatah-affiliated militant group, and handed them out. The letter offered condolences to the family...

Hamas accuses Abbas of wrecking unity govt talks

"BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hamas accused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction on Wednesday of ruining Qatari mediation to form a unity government and providing political cover for Western-imposed sanctions."

Palestinian PM collapses at rally

"Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has collapsed while addressing tens of thousands of supporters at a rally in the Gaza Strip."

Rice pledges US support for Abbas

"US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has pledged Washington's support for beleaguered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas."

UN: Human Tragedy in Gaza

"The United Nations (UN) has warned that a human tragedy is emerging in Gaza; the target of attacks by Israel. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland asked Israel to refurnish electricity and fuel to the...

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