It is time to take stock of what happened
Michael Jansen The author, a well-respected observer of Middle East affairs, has three books on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The author, a well-respected observer of Middle East affairs, has three books on the Arab-Israeli conflict.
2 hours ago A Palestinian woman mourns the death of her son, Rasheed Abu Arra, who was killed by Israeli forces, during his funeral in Aqqaba, near Tubas. Associated Press Now that flights of Israeli bombs and Hamas rockets have stalled, it is time to take stock of what happened over the 11 days in May which have challenged world leaders and changed public perceptions of the 140-year old Palestinian/Israeli conflict. The latest round may not be decisive in forcing Israel to end the occupation, expropriation and persecution of Palestinians, but it has reminded the powers-that-be that this continues, is a threat to regional peace, and must
What is it about America s women diplomats? They seem so hard and cloned - bereft of any humanity or intelligence. Presumably, these women are supposed to represent social advance for the female gender. But, far from displaying female independence, they are just a pathetic copy of the worst traits in American male politicians - aggressive, arrogant and completely arrant in their views.
Take Victoria Nuland - the US Assistant Secretary of State - who was caught using obscene language in a phone call about the European Union and the political affairs of Ukraine. In her previous posting as a spokeswoman for the US State Department, Nuland had the demeanor of a robotic matron with a swivel eye.