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Voting for Palestinian empowerment in Jerusalem

Despite the dogmatic reactions from the politically orthodox, Aziz Abu Sarah’s aborted mayoral bid is the latest manifestation of the Palestinian struggle’s shift towards a civil-rights movement.

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.

Controversial 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.

The 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.

Ayman Odeh: “We reject the equation that it is all Jews against all Arabs”

As the Israeli Knesset declares war on its Palestinian members, Ayman Odeh believes the only way to salvage democracy and built peace is through a joint Arab-Jewish struggle.

Al-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.

Netanyahu and the Middle East: The risky business of “business as usual”

The “business as usual” re-election promises of Binyamin Netanyahu. But this is an extremely risky venture on the Iranian-Israeli and Israeli-Palestinian fronts.