Is Trump Bibi’s Chump ?
The president needs to demand a commitment so he doesn’t get played. By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist Jan. 28, 2020 THE NEW YORK TIMES TEL AVIV — Given the […]
For Palestinians, Trump’s is not a peace plan – it is a green light to permanent occupation
Recent leaks point to an agreement which the Palestinians – if they have any interest in having a proper functioning sovereign state – cannot accept Bel Trew @beltrew 28th January 2020 It is telling that Donald Trump chose to invite two Israeli politicians and no Palestinians to Washington for the […]
There’s nothing pro-Israel about Trump’s peace plan
This annexationist, messianic plan may serve Netanyahu’s political interests, but it does not serve any of Israel’s Maya Ilany @MayaIlany 29th January 2020 THE INDEPENDENT Yesterday US President Donald […]
Palestinians Reject Trump Administration’s Middle East Peace Plan
Abbas calls creation of a state that doesn’t include Jerusalem impossible; ‘We rejected this deal from the start and our stance was correct’ By Dov Lieber Updated Jan. 28, 2020 […]
Abbas on Trump peace plan: ‘Conspiracy deal won’t pass’
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has rejected the US president’s plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/embed/p081n387/51288022 VIDEO REPORT !!!! Mr Trump has proposed a pathway to […]
Trump unveils US-Israeli plan amid Palestinian rejections
Palestinians have said long-delayed proposal, which is referred to as the Middle East peace plan, was dead on arrival. Trump’s US-Israeli plan announcement: Why now? US President Donald […]
Trump: Middle East plan to be announced Tuesday will be ‘good for everybody’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday that his Israeli-Palestinian peace plan — already rejected by the Palestinians — has a “chance” and will be unveiled Tuesday. “I think it […]
Jewish settlers rule the roost in Israel, but at what price?
Ramzy Baroud – JORDAN TIMES Aug 20,2019 – The previous elections, on April 9, failed to bring about political stability. Although Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is now the longest-serving […]
What to expect from the peace deal?
Aug 04,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh In his latest tour to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is working on moving to […]
At talks with Abbas, His Majesty reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians
King expresses Jordan’s rejection of Palestinian homes demolition By JT – Jul 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in talks on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
Kushner’s gamble in the Middle East
NAGEHAN ALÇI@Nagehanalci Published01.03.2019 23:45 White House senior advisers Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, rapper Kanye West and others to discuss criminal justice […]
Palestinian president vows to thwart Trump peace plan
By AFP – Oct 29,2018 -JORDAN TIMES Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the meeting of the Central Council of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation in Ramallah, in the occupied West […]
Abbas rejects ‘biased’ US as sole Mideast mediator
By AFP – Sep 28,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians wave Palestinian flags and photo of President Mahmoud Abbas during a demonstration in a square in the West Bank city of […]
Abbas never said ‘no’ to my plan says Israel’s former PM Olmert
By AFP – Sep 23,2018 – JORDAN TIMES French President Emmanuel Macron (centre right) welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas prior to their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on […]
Palestine’s Abbas to hold Middle East meeting in New York
By AFP – Sep 19,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinian mourners carry the body of Ahmed Omar, who was killed during a protest near the Israeli Erez crossing with the Gaza […]
US ups pressure on Palestinians, closing Washington mission
By AFP – Sep 11,2018 – JORDAN TIMES In this file photo taken on September 13, 1993, US president Bill Clinton (centre) stands between PLO leader Yasser Arafat (right) and […]
Palestine still believes in 2-state solution, President Abbas says
ANADOLU AGENCY RAMALLAH, Palestine Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking during an official visit by Bosnian President Izetbegovic (AA Photo) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday said Palestine still believes […]
White House bolstering Mideast team ahead of peace plan rollout
National Security Council asks agencies to volunteer staff for Kushner, in first tangible sign in months that administration is advancing Israeli-Palestinian talks proposal By AP Today, 3rd August 2018 President […]
Palestinians may be united by US deal
Talmiz Ahmad July 15, 2018 A Hamas delegation last week arrived in Cairo in response to an Egyptian initiative to pursue reconciliation between the Palestinian factions — Fatah and Hamas […]
Neither ‘ultimate’ nor ‘deal’
Jun 26,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah I did previously argue on this page that the so-called President Donald Trump’s “ultimate deal” would never materialise. I still believe […]