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Obama George Mitchell

The Violence And Settlements Anathema, Part 1

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 03.08.2009 | World

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Alon Ben-Meir

George Mitchell's emphasis on diplomacy will certainly help him tremendously on his mission, but he may need more than that to pierce through this conflict that has eluded all of his predecessors.

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Keeping Civilians Away From Violence

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 03.02.2009 | World

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Daoud Kuttab

Israel's latest assault on Gaza showed a very weak attempt at avoiding civilian deaths and injuries or the destruction of infrastructure. Similarly, Hamas rockets showed lack of concern for Israeli civilians.

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Appointing Mitchell: Obama's Signal to Peace

James Zogby | Posted 02.23.2009 | Politics

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James Zogby

Mitchell, an Arab American, was former Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate and widely recognized for his role in achieving peace in Northern Ireland. He has the stature the job demands.

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Obama's Inauguration and the Israel-American Paradox

Ilana Teitelbaum | Posted 02.23.2009 | World

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Ilana Teitelbaum

It doesn't make a difference if the U.S. president is "good for Israel". What would be "good for Israel," would be an entirely new government in Israel.

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Sam Stein

Obama Immediately Gets Working On Gaza

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics

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Before attending an official prayer service this morning, President Barack Obama put in a bit of work, his communications office let it be known. And ...

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