Un Resolution 242

Preventing 'Politicide' in the Middle East

Henry Siegman | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Oslo Accords, Israeli Settlements, Mideast Peace Process, West Bank, Palestinian State, Israel, Palestine, Brics, Benjamin Netanyahu, UN Resolution 242, World News
Henry Siegman

The bilateral peace process that the U.S. has doggedly sought to insulate from outside "interference" is not only an empty exercise but has served to provide Israel with cover for its settlement project.

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The Real Theater of the Absurd

Dr. Charles G. Cogan | Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu, UN Resolution 242, UN Security Council, World News
Dr. Charles G. Cogan

Mr. Netanyahu says he is ready to make "painful concessions" in direct negotiations. If this is so, why does he keep building settlements on land that is supposed to be going back to Arab rule according to UN Resolution 242?

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A State of Palestine from a Brazilian Viewpoint

Shai Baitel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Independence, Bolivia, Mahmoud Abbas, West Bank, United Nations, Peace Process, Palestine, UN Resolution 338, United States, UN Resolution 242, Hamas, Brazil, Eu, Costa Rica, Declaration of Independence, Palestinian Authority, Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, Israel, Gaza Strip, Cuba, Nicaragua, World News
Shai Baitel

Looking at Palestinian self-destructive behavior, from Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, or anywhere else in the world, it is difficult to be optimistic for the future in the Middle East in the year ahead.

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