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Biden’s message to Bibi: Normalization is more important than democracy
At a meeting on the UN sidelines, many anticipated Biden would pressure Netanyahu to halt his anti-democratic agenda. But the U.S. has other priorities.
By
Naim Mousa
September 27, 2023
Why Saudi-Israel ‘peace’ will cement a violent future
Far from resolving conflicts, Saudi-Israel normalization will serve as a pillar of a repressive architecture that brings no justice for Palestinians or Arab peoples.
By
Dana El Kurd
August 8, 2023
What will Saudi-Iran rapprochement mean for the Palestinians?
An accord between Riyadh and Tehran could stymie regional polarization and normalization with Israel. Will Palestinian leaders take advantage of it?
By
Omar H. Rahman
May 24, 2023
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Palestinian journalist’s health deteriorates as hunger strike enters 46th day
As his health steadily deteriorates, Palestinian journalist Muhammad Al-Qeeq has lost his ability to speak or walk. By Noam Rotem Forty-six days after he began his hunger strike, Palestinian journalist Muhammad Al-Qeeq has lost the ability to speak or walk, and has begun to vomit and urinate blood. According to his lawyer, Ashraf Abu Snena, Al-Qeeq…
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Why won’t Saudi Arabia travel to Palestine for a soccer match?
Between implicit recognition of Israel, or simply a desire not to travel through military checkpoints, the Saudi Arabia national team does not want to play against Palestine in Jerusalem. By Yoni Mendel (translated from Hebrew by Sol Salbe) Last April the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur witnessed the Asian draw for the regional groups’ stage…
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September 29, 2015
Yes to dual loyalty, no to war with Iran
Here is my bi-partisan proposal to opponents of the deal: don’t cut our countries adrift from our allies, and don’t light my region on fire. If this deal falls, I’ll have to suffer the consequences of the war you chose. Criticize Jewish or Israeli opponents of the Iran deal, and you are an anti-Semite. Not…
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Dahlia Scheindlin
August 10, 2015
How a Galilee Palestinian beat the odds to become an Arab Idol finalist
On his way to the finale of one of the most important shows in the Arab world, Haitham Khalailah had to deal with the Shin Bet, restrictions on the movement of Palestinian citizens and the fraught connection between Palestinians in Israel and the rest of the Middle East. Will he be the second Palestinian in a…
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Henriette Chacar
December 12, 2014
Letter from a Pakistani blogger
Over the last few months, I have engaged in a series of conversations with Pakistani writers and academics through mutual friends. These talks have been a rare and fascinating opportunity to see their country through their eyes rather than through Western media sources. We’ve discovered some surprising common concerns and a mutual desire to stay…
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Dahlia Scheindlin
August 31, 2012
South Sudan’s challenge: Avoiding a ‘clash of civilizations’
As South Sudan continues to build itself after less than a year of independence, Israeli businessmen are looking to profit both economically and ideologically from the potential Christian ally. Will the nascent country become a pawn in the clash between Islam and the West? By Christiane Marie Abu-Sarah Alongside the creation of the new Republic…
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March 24, 2012
UPDATE: Clinton responds to Saudi women
Since I posted the appeal of want-to-be driving Saudi women to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, I thought it worth mentioning that she has officially responded. Clinton called their actions “brave” and added that their goal is “right.” She then stressed that the campaign for driving is a homegrown one, focused on equal rights,…
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Roee Ruttenberg
June 21, 2011
Drive, Saudi sisters, drive
Over a decade ago, I wrote a small piece about Druze women in Israel undertaking their own form of social initiative, by learning how to drive. (It was sometime in 1998; the original internet magazine where it was published it no longer exists.) I remember being fascinated to learn that driving could be a key…
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Dahlia Scheindlin
June 17, 2011
Arab republican dictators: A dying breed
Six months ago, there were five Arab republican dictators. Now, all but Syria’s president are out or on their way, and even Assad is facing his biggest challenge since succeeding his father a decade ago The “Arab Spring” of the last six months has already swept away the dictators of Tunisia and Egypt. Libya’s ruler…
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Roi Maor
April 24, 2011
Democracy, Islam and Israel: What’s next for Egypt and the region?
The prospects for democracy in Egypt will be affected by regional developments, and will also affect them in turn. While important elements in Egyptian society have been virtually ignored, Islamists’ role has been greatly exaggerated in Western discourse, and nowhere more so than in Israel. Arab regimes that are more responsive to their peoples’ voices…
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Roi Maor
February 12, 2011
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