Russian-Palestinian relations better than during Soviet era
By Daoud Kuttab The upcoming visit by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Israel and Palestine in November has produced a positive reaction[…]
UNESCO head’s attempt to ease Israeli outrage backfires
By Daoud Kuttab A statement issued by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has angered Palestinian officials and activists. Bokova made the statement Oct. 14,[…]
UNESCO vote is about Israeli occupation, not Jewish history
     By Daoud Kuttab The recent resolution that was approved by the world’s cultural body about the old city[…]
Assessing the aftermath of postponed Palestinian elections
By Daoud Kuttab The discussions in Palestinian homes in the city of Beit Jala this week focused on the foresight of the town’s[…]
Abbas unfazed by criticism of participation in Peres’ funeral
By Daoud Kuttab A senior adviser to President Mahmoud Abbas visited a local vegetable store in Ramallah on Oct. 2. The store owner[…]
Palestinian leadership decision long overdue
By Daoud Kuttab The United States is not the only place that will be witnessing a leadership change. Elections for top institutions and[…]
The gas deal
By Daoud Kuttab The American Noble Energy Company signed a 15-year agreement with the National Electric Power Company to ensure its supply with[…]
PERES FROM A PALESTINIAN POINT OF VIEW
By Daoud Kuttab Shimon Peres will be remembered mostly for the same reason the assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin is: both were[…]
Palestinians and Peres: A love-hate relationship
By Daoud Kuttab The atmosphere at the Palestinian ministry was as cold as ice. News had come of the condolence statement issued by Palestinian[…]
FIFA under pressure to sanction Israel for settlement games
By Daoud Kuttab The world’s leading soccer association is under pressure by the world’s leading human rights organization to live up to its[…]