Netanyahu paralyzes two-state solution, says expert
“Netanyahu is telling the US that he wants to negotiate at the same time he is thumbing his nose at the State Department which has long been against continued settlements,” […]
Robert Fisk: Any other ‘statesman’ who negotiated peace like John Kerry would be treated as a thief Kerry isn’t on their side. He’s going all out for ‘peace’ on Israeli government terms
Has John Kerry no shame? First he cuddles up to both Palestinians and Israelis and announces the renewal of a “peace process” which the Palestinians don’t trust and the Israelis […]
A federation — why not?
by Uri Avnery ARABNEWS AVRAHAM Burg (58) was a member of the Labor Party and for some time the chairman of the Knesset. His late father was a long-time Cabinet minister and a leader of the National-Religious Party, before it became a rabid messianic mob. The relations between Burg Sr. […]
A two-state solution is still possible for Israel and the Palestinians
There’s no reason to waste more words on the necessity of the two-state solution. What’s important to stress is that this pessimism, which feeds on the feeling that we’ve missed the deadline, stems from shortsightedness and impatience. By Avi Shilon | Jun.19, 2013 | HAARETZ ISRAEL Economy Minister Naftali Bennett’s […]
Palestine decries Israel’s new outposts plan Palestinian PM says plans for more than 1,000 new houses in occupied West Bank are ‘killing two-state solution’.
An Israeli settlement push in the occupied West Bank, involving the building of 1,000 new homes in two new settlements, is “killing the two state solution”, Palestinian Prime Minister Rami […]
65th Nakba commemoration activities in Bethlehem
TUESDAY, 07 MAY 2013 14:51 ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION CENTER (AIC) The National Nakba Committee, of which the Alternative Information is a part, invites you to attend the 65th Nakba commemoration activities, […]
Israel must pull all settlers from Palestinian land — UN or: 60 years of useless talks
GENEVA — Israel must immediately start withdrawing its settlers from the Palestinian territories, the United Nations said on Thursday in a report that Tel Aviv immediately dismissed as “biased”. “Israel […]
Return of single state option for Israel, Palestine
LONDON: ORLANDO CROWCROFT ARABNEWS Friday 14 December 2012 There are those who would argue that the two-state solution was dead long before the recent announcement of new settlements in the E1 area of East Jerusalem last month. But — should it go ahead — Tel Aviv’s controversial plans will be […]
Supporting a justified quest (Editorial: Jordan Times)
Nov 28, 2012 | 22:07 What Israel fears most from Palestine’s bid to upgrade its status at the UN to that of non-member observer state is the ability of the Palestinian Authority to take it, thereafter, to the International Criminal Court for its crimes against humanity and war crimes against […]
Israel considers resumption of Gaza assassinations (why not just ‘murders’?)
by Ami Teibel, The Daily Star, Lebanon Story Summary Israel is considering resuming its contentious practice of assassinating militant leaders in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip in an effort to halt intensified rocket attacks on Israel’s south, according to defense officials. With Israeli elections two months away, rocket barrages from Gaza […]
‘Palestinian UN non-state bid this month’
RAMALLAH — The Palestinians will submit a bid to the General Assembly for non-state membership of the United Nations later this month, President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday. “We’re going […]
Israel in final approval of 800 E. Jerusalem homes — NGO
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel granted final approval on Thursday to a plan to build 800 homes near Gilo in occupied East Jerusalem, with construction tenders likely to be published within […]
One-state debate gains traction as peace hopes fade
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — A renewed Palestinian bid to seek upgraded UN status may be aimed at saving the “two-state solution” but many believe the idea of an independent Palestine alongside Israel is looking increasingly unrealistic. “The two-state solution is the only sustainable option. Yet the door may be closing for […]
Former Palestinian prime minister: 2-state solution may be dropped
ABU DIS, West Bank: With gloom deepening over prospects for peace, a leading Palestinian is suggesting they might drop the “two-state solution” that has underpinned two decades of negotiations, aiming […]