Israel, Palestinians lack alternatives to faltering two-state solution

Israel, Palestinians lack alternatives to faltering two-state solution
With the implementation of the two-state solution becoming increasingly unlikely, Israel and the Palestinians must search for alternatives. But, few other viable options satisfy the needs of both sides.
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Palestinians Back, Israelis Oppose Saudi Plan

Palestinians Back, Israelis Oppose Saudi Plot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The majority of people in the Palestinian territories agree with the so-called Saudi Plot for peace with Israel, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the [...]

Arab League chief: no progress in indirect talks

Arab League chief: no progress in indirect talks
The head of the Arab League says indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians are failing and sees no chance for a shift to direct negotiations. Arab League – Israel – Palestinian people – Middle East – Warfare and Conflict
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Palestinians seek new partner: American Jews

Palestinians seek new partner: American Jews
The Palestinians have long feared the Jewish lobby in Washington. Now, they are embracing it.
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Two more Palestinians killed by Israel wash ashore

Two more Palestinians killed by Israel wash ashore
The bodies of two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in the seas off Gaza washed ashore on Tuesday, bringing to six the total number of alleged militants killed by the navy in a raid off the coast.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Arabs, supporters rally to protest Israel

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Arabs, supporters rally to protest Israel
DEARBORN — Hundreds gathered on the steps of City Hall in Dearborn Tuesday afternoon to protest Israel’s response to an aid convoy bound for the blockaded Gaza Strip. The protest decried the use of force by Israel against an allegedly unarmed and peaceful flotilla seeking to deliver medicine [...]

Key highway reopens to Palestinians

Key highway reopens to Palestinians
BEIT SIRA, Occupied West Bank: Israel on Friday reopened a key highway to Palestinian traffic after its supreme court ordered the lifting of a 10-year-ancient ban which turned Route 443 into an Israelis-only road.At the same time, the army opened new checkpoints on the 15-kilometer stretch of Route 443 that runs [...]

Israel ready to move quickly to direct talks: Netanyahu

Israel ready to go quickly to direct talks: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he was ready to go quickly to direct talks with the Palestinians and would raise the issue at his meeting with US President Barack Obama next week.
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“Last exit” curtails Palestinian highway access

“Last exit” curtails Palestinian highway access
Israel on Friday started allowing Palestinians onto a major highway in the occupied West Bank for the first time in eight years, but barred them from using it to gain simple access to their main city, Ramallah.
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Israel Partly Reopens West Bank Road

Israel Partly Reopens West Bank Road
The highway that runs through the West Bank has become a symbol for many Palestinians of the injustices of Israeli occupation.
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