UncategorizedMay 23, 2008: “On It Goes”ArleneMay 23, 2008 by ArleneMay 23, 20080214 The responses to/analysis of Olmert’s bid to negotiate with Syria. Touching briefly on what’s happening: — Olmert attempted to give a talk at a Jewish
UncategorizedMay 22, 2008: Ever ElusiveArleneMay 22, 2008 by ArleneMay 22, 20080225 Genuine peace here, that is. Or even the hint of such a genuine peace. The stage is not properly set. What we have are actors
UncategorizedMay 21, 2008: And This Too?ArleneMay 21, 2008 by ArleneMay 21, 20080201 Three countries — Israel, Syria and Turkey — released the announcement at the same time: Israel and Syria have begun peace negotiations , mediated by
UncategorizedMay 20, 2008: CeasefireArleneMay 20, 2008 by ArleneMay 20, 20080201 It made the news today that Olmert is dubious as to whether a ceasefire will work. However, he’s willing to let the process play out
UncategorizedMay 19, 2008: A Glimmer of HopeArleneMay 19, 2008 by ArleneMay 19, 20080203 Let me begin with a link to my latest report on Fatah as moderate. No, this is not the glimmer of hope, although you can
UncategorizedMay 18, 2008: Words, wordsArleneMay 18, 2008 by ArleneMay 18, 20080244 For about the 100th time , Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to resign his position as PA president. This time — at the World Economic Forum
UncategorizedMay 16, 2008: IronyArleneMay 16, 2008 by ArleneMay 16, 20080211 For all his confusion, his desire to see us pull back so that Abbas can have a state that is not "Swiss cheese," President Bush
UncategorizedMay 15, 2008: NakbaArleneMay 15, 2008 by ArleneMay 15, 20080245 The Nakba is the purported "catastrophe" for the Arabs brought on by the founding of Israel. They have been "commemorating" the 60th Nakba for some
UncategorizedMay 14, 2008: IntolerableArleneMay 14, 2008 by ArleneMay 14, 20080237 The entire situation here. Many things that call for discussion can be put aside until tomorrow. I would like here to touch only upon the
UncategorizedMay 13, 2008: InconsistenciesArleneMay 13, 2008 by ArleneMay 13, 20080240 I can only report the information as it comes to me. But sometimes I take a look at the news and am startled at how