Netanyahu: The ‘Mr Wrong’ of the Middle East
JUAN COLE: If there’s one person you can count on to mis-read virtually every aspect of developments in the Middle East today it’s Binyamin Netanyahu.
“I am an Arab Woman of Color and We Come in all Shades of Anger. Beware.”
ANNIE, MONDOWEISS: She is set to become a major star and is a woman of great courage, strength and eloquence. But it’s an eloquence infused with anger.
News Analysis: King Abdullah Visits West Bank
A new dynamic is opening up in Jordanian-Palestinian relations – a recognition and acceptance of the role that the Islamic political movement Hamas plays.
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem – Life on the Checkpoints
STEVE ROYSTON: Israel will not allow Palestinian men to enter until they are 28, although another told us the age was 32, which is possible as the rules are constantly changing.
Controlling Syria’s Future: In Whose Hands?
RAMZY BAROUD: The lines are thus drawn, between US-led Western camp and Russia and its own camp, which vehemently rejects a repeat of a Libyan scenario.
News Analysis: Arab League Gives Syria Heave-Ho
It’s crunch time for Syria at the Arab League and they’ve decided not to turn up to the Moroccan get-together. Hardly a major surprise.
News Analysis: Lebanese Pols in TV Punch Up
It seems to be more ‘war, war’ than ‘jaw, jaw’ on talk shows these days. Two Lebanese politicians gave their interpretation of the ‘Solidere Shuffle’ on a show late Monday night.
‘Chess Master of the Middle East’: How Would He Have Dealt with the New Arab World?
NASEEM TARAWNAH: Hussein was a politician of consummate skill; it’s a question I can’t help asking on the day he would have turned 76.
Syria: Young Goalkeeper Leads Homs Protest
JAMES M. DORSEY: A promising young footballer has emerged as the voice of protest in the Syrian city of Homs. He has become a key target for the regime’s security forces.
Jerusalem Postcard: Tears, Trinkets, Traffic
STEVE ROYSTON: “When we enter Jerusalem, you will be surrounded by people who will try to take your money. I know these people…”
U.S Withraws: Iraqi Independence is at Hand
AHMED KADHUM FAHAD, CGNEWS: It’s time for politicians within Iraq to seize the unique opportunity that full independence will provide. Are they up to the challenge?
Syrian Regime Looks to Soccer for Support
JAMES M. DORSEY: ‘Bread and circuses’ are what the Roman emperors offered the people. ‘Bullets and soccer’ are what the Syrian regime appear to be offering today.
Life in Gaza: ‘A School of Resilience’
FIDAA ABUASSI, MONDOWEISS: There is pain, humiliation, and fear but there is always one strength that one has to fight back – the power of choice.
News Analysis: World’s Most Powerful People
NEWS ANALYSIS: So how does the Middle East do? Not great, but Saudi’s King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud is in the top 10, at number 7.
News Analysis: Hackers Target Palestinian Internet
Internet service throughout the Palestinian territories disappeared altogether or was running very slowly on Tuesday. A sustained, well-organised attack?
Israel’s ‘Hannibal Procedure’: ‘Unfriendly’ Fire?
JONATHAN COOK: It looks like the Israeli military have revived a notorious policy to ensure that there is no repetition of a prolonged kidnap drama.
Incitement to Hate Should not go Unpunished
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: Ignoring Rachel Abrams’ immoral bigoted tirades are not helpful or constructive. Our collective silence allows her to continue spreading her hateful poisonous ideas
Royal Criticism: Crossing the ‘Red Line’ in Jordan
NASEEM TARAWNAH: It was until recently thought to be inconceivable to criticise King Abdullah in public. Recent events have shown that, in this remarkable year, another taboo has fallen.
News Analysis: Hezbollah ‘Telco War’ on the Brink?
NEWS ANALYSIS: Hezbollah’s plan to install a private telecommunications network in Lebanon is facing stiff opposition from residents in its path.
News Analysis: US Ambassador Scoots from Syria
NEWS ANALYSIS: The US Ambassador to Syria has made quite a name for himself during his stint in Damascus. But he’s also ruffled many governmental feathers.
