Did Obama navigate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks without a map?
The Obama administration was reportedly unaware of the true extent of Israeli settlement activity. This reveals either a monumental level of ignorance or a post-facto attempt to justify the failure of the Kerry peace initiative.
Read MoreIsraeli pilgrim in Prophet Muhammad’s house
A visit by an Israeli Jewish blogger to some of Islam’s holiest sites has stirred up controversy and anger. But should it have?
Read MoreControversial US embassy in Jerusalem changes nothing and everything
Donald Trump’s decision to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem changes nothing on the ground but everything on the horizon. It is the final death certificate of the peace process.
Read MoreThe sound of religious discord
We need to reach a future in which the religious freedom of Muslims who wish to hear the call to prayer does not infringe upon the peace of mind of non-Muslims and non-practising Muslims.
Read MoreSyria and freedom from death
Where once Syrians struggled for the ideals of freedom, equality and dignity, the freedom that most counts in Syria today is the freedom from the fear of death.
Read MoreThe Hitlerisation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu’s allegation that the mufti masterminded the Holocaust marks a troubling escalation in the Nazification of the Israeli-Palestinian war of words.
Read MoreUN’s Insecurity Council risks tipping world over the edge
The UN Security Council has a long track record of failing to resolve conflicts. Now it is also in danger of bringing the major powers to blows.
Read MoreAl-Aqsa: From political battleground to spiritual common ground
For Muslims and Jews to share peacefully and justly the Holy Sanctuary/Temple Mount requires the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read MoreUnholy war in the Holy Land
Despite what religious fanatics believe, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not a “holy war” – far from it.
Read MorePutting Palestine on the culinary map
The most delicious way to a society’s soul is through its stomach, believes the creator of Palestine on a Plate.
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