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Peace might upend wealth of Israelis

With the resumption of settlement construction in the West Bank yesterday, Israel's powerful settler movement hopes that it has scuttled peace talks with the Palestinians, too.

Hamas: Resumption of settlement building exposes futility of negotiations

Hamas strongly condemned on Monday the resumption of construction in settlements in the West Bank as a new Zionist crime exposing claims of peace.

Israeli officers block investigation into minor sex crime

The Defense For Children International (DCI) is accusing Israel of stonewalling investigations into a complaint filed by a Palestinian minor who was physically and sexually assaulted by an Israeli investigator.

American Universities Say Yes to Apartheid

A letter from Gaza appeared on the Web dated September 24, 2010. It was from a group of Gaza academics and students and sought to publicize the fact that eight

12 Palestinians killed since the outset of direct peace talks

Israeli occupation authorities are responsible for the deaths of 12 Palestinians since direct peace talks kicked off between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in early September, the Quds

What if Peace Talks “Succeed?”

Many commentators expect the direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians to fail. But there is a much worse scenario: What if they "succeed?"

Hamas Must Play Role in the Two-State Solution

Israel must accept that Hamas is a reality, which it cannot simply wish away. Hamas' participation is essential, not only because it is in control of Gaza, but also because

Israeli troops continue onslaught against West Bank homes

Israeli bulldozers backed by police and special forces stormed Tuesday morning two south Negev towns unrecognized by the Israeli government, razing two houses.

Jewish settlements can now be tracked on your iPhone

Want to know what's happening in the West Bank settlements in real time? In addition to 'Sudoku' and 'Street Fighter,' iPhone owners will now be able to install the "Facts

Knesset committee recommends law set to arm more settlers

An Israeli Knesset interior committee recommended that Interior Minister Eli Yishai and Internal Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich amend regulations for granting arms to Israeli settlers in the West Bank