For Palestinians in Jerusalem, it is bitter Sixteen
For most teenagers, the world over, the age of sixteen is supposed to be a happy one. This is supposed to be a[…]
Goodwill is badly needed to move the road map
East Jerusalem- The road map for peace in the Middle East is off to a good start now that the Palestinian militant groups[…]
Who Won in Al Aqsa Intifada
Much has been said of late as to the reason for the internal Palestinian conflict, especially the struggle between Arafat and Abu Mazen.[…]
The lessons to be learned on the limits of Violence
The recent positive changes on the Palestinian-Israeli front promise the beginnings of a political process that will lead, if President Bush means his[…]
Ibn Khaldoun center reopened in Cairo
Cairo- Three years after the arrest of human rights activists Saaed Eddine Ibrahim and the shut down of his center, the Ibn Khaldoun[…]
The real meaning of Hudna
The Palestinian leadership showed political creativity when they introduced the Arabic term hudna when speaking about the ceasefire agreement that was being worked[…]
Strong International Military Involvement is needed
The struggle in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resembles two sluggers in a never-ending duel. Both parties exhausted and unable to finish off the other,[…]
A dangerous Israeli pattern
The escalation of violence in the Middle East has been so predictable it is sad. No Palestinian or Israeli needed to lose their[…]
Richard Gere Visits Palestine
Ramallah — The scene at the Qalandia check point between Jerusalem and Ramallah was surreal. Hollywood superstar Richard Gere riding in a white[…]
Package deal (agreed in secret) can lead to Peace
Ramallah- The high level involvement of the United States government in the Middle East conflict presents a unique and rare opportunity for dramatically[…]