Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has sent what was termed a tough message to Israel that demanded progress toward a Palestinian state as well as restraint toward Syria. Western diplomatic sources said Obama relayed the message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the latter’s apparent re-election. The sources said Obama warned Netanyahu […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Ed Koch In an April 4th New York Times op ed article, Tom Friedman endorsed what he designated to be “non-violent resistance by Palestinians” against Israel. He added that Palestinians need to “accompany every boycott, hunger strike or rock they throw at Israel with a detailed map” delineating their territorial demands. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Palestinian Authority is focusing its efforts on a diplomatic offensive meant to delegitimize Israel, a report said. The Hudson Institute said the PA has embarked on what a report termed a “third intifada” or uprising, meant to expel Israel from the United Nations. The PA also intends to sue […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The ruling Fatah movement has been studying the feasibility of maintaining the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. Officials said Fatah has formed a panel that would determine the fate of the PA amid efforts to establish a state over the next few months. The officials said statehood efforts have […]