Israeli-Palestinian Issue
The situation in Israel and the occupied territories is difficult and complex. It is important for us to learn what we can about this situation so as to be better informed regarding the reality on the ground. To this end, we post articles that give different points of view concerning the challenges faced by Israel and the Palestinians as they both seek an end to violence and a way to a just and lasting peace.
New York Times: Mideast Leaders Hopeful After Opening Talks [9/5/10]
JTA: The Peace Talks and Their Obstacles [9/7/10]
The Statesman: Israeli FM [Foreign Minister] Pushes for New Settlement Construction [9/6/10]
LA Times: Abbas Asks U.S. to Intervene in Dispute with Israel Over Settlement Restrictions [9/7/10]
Haaretz: West Bank Building Freeze to Continue in Practice, If Not Officially [9/8/10]
Haaretz (Blog): A Special Place in Hell/Real Men Don't Talk Mideast Peace [9/6/10]
The extremists who would prevent peace
Wall Street Journal (Op-Ed): The Future Palestinian State Takes Root [9/2/10]
Washington Post (Op-Ed): Even If Peace Talks Fail, Palestinian's Independence is Inevitable [9/7/10]
USCCB: Advocate for Peace in the Holy Land - Contact Your Members of Congress Asking Them to Support the Peace Process.
Of Ongoing Interest:The Jerusalem Post:
Hope for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [8/23/10]
A Palestinian Treated in an Israeli Hospital by a Team of Mixed Nationalities
"Sowing Hate and Reaping Death"The parents of a 14-year old girl killed in a suicide attack in Jerusalem make an emotional plea for a renewed commitment to seeking peace.
"Sleepless in Gaza...and Jersualem" - A YouTube video chronicle of the lives of four young Palestinian women, Muslim and Christian, two living in Gaza and two in Arab Jerusalem and the West Bank. Regular episodes are planned.
A Plea for Peace from the Father of a Palestinian Child Killed by Israeli Forces