When, last July, an Israeli friend sent me a message about the news of John Kerry's declaration of the resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, both she and I were not particularly hopeful.
In 2003, a month into the invasion, Easter Day fell on the same day as this year, 20th April, as Iraqis of all denominations and none, died, were incarcerated, tortured, found with their heads drilled or no heads, thrown on garbage piles
The death of Ron Pundak, one of the original Israeli architects of the 1993 Oslo agreement, brought that historic event back into the public eye.
Demonstrators denounce mercenary attack on Kassab in Syria
There must be something in the water at Number 10 Downing Street, writes Felicity Arbuthnot
Dr Faysal Mikdadi dreams of his lost love - Palestine
Poor John Kerry. This week he emitted a sound that was more expressive than pages of diplomatic babble.
There is nothing better than a scandal every week. A juicy scandal excites people, engages the media, takes our minds off matters like war and peace, occupation and apartheid
New Zealand has decided to change its flag. This was only briefly mentioned in the media here. But it is a significant example for us
Dear Mr. President, I was sorry to hear that you have been upset by that rogue President Putin