July 3, 2007: Important Info
"Critical Info" Today I deviate from my usual format. Below you will find a letter that I have just sent to key Congressional aides. You...
July 2, 2007: Gestures
Well, the various "good will" gestures that Olmert announced he would provide to Abbas in order to strengthen him are moving along at varied paces....
July 1, 2007: Tony’s Mission
This past week the Quartet formally announced the appointment of Tony Blair, outgoing British prime minister, as "Quartet Representative." Rather than comment on this myself,...
June 28, 2007: Turn Around
I have been reporting in recent days on the growing sense, reinforced in many quarters, that Palestinian nationalism is dead and will be replaced by...
June 27, 2007: Foolishness Abounds
I am now back at my computer after two weeks in the US, and hopefully will resume a normal routine, whatever "normal" means. ~~~~~~~~~~ Commentaries...
June 25, 2007: Disenchantment
I wrote last about Daniel Pipes speculation that Palestinian nationalism may have run its course. An article by Youssef Ibrahim – an Egyptian-born American journalist...
June 22, 2007: Alternate Universe
Prime Minister Olmert has informed us that President Bush is committed to realizing his dream of a Palestinian state before he leaves office in January...
June 20, 2007: No Rest
The issues are too important, both for the US and for Israel. A basic reminder: Hamas came into power because of Abbas. No sooner did...
June 19, 2007: Raise Your Voices
How to cope with this? How to respond? Every rational analysis leads to the same conclusion: pumping money and arms into Fatah in Judea and...
June 18, 2007: And Still Delusions
The briefest of messages here, to be followed by more in days ahead: Abbas is not OK. Fatah does not represent the good guys. Anyone...