Middle East peace
Middle East faces critical window for change as Trump’s time in office runs down
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: US and regional officials at MEAD argue Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon processes are flawed but preferable to alternatives and must be secured before Trump leaves office.
Gulf leaders are about to pass up the Iran moment - comment
Jerusalem Orthodox churches don’t represent all Christians - opinion
Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial
Washington once dismissed Kushner – but he keeps racking up victories
Jared Kushner suffered criticism throughout his first two years of public service as a senior adviser to his father-in-law, US President Donald Trump. But much has changed in just a few short weeks.
Palestinian leadership has ‘no vision,’ Greenblatt charges
“I have an overloaded wagon of complexities,” Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat said. “I’m doing my best. I’m under occupation.”
With Mideast peace plan, Kushner prepares his debut
Trump's son-in-law will be the public face of his White House peace effort, breaking a two-year habit of working behind the scenes.
Palestinians call on China to support Abbas's peace plan
Abbas proposed his peace plan during a speech he delivered at the Security Council on February 20, 2018.
Trump’s Palestinian state endorsement fits his sovereignty doctrine
“I think it will be a two-state. By saying that, I put it out there."
Egyptian President meets Evangelical American delegation
He emphasized that Egypt is keen to consolidate the values of citizenship, equality and non-discrimination among citizens.
At religious summit, pope decries 'murderous indifference' in Mideast
A special mention was made of the need for peace in Jerusalem, which the pope called "the holy city beloved of God and wounded by men."
Victory begins at home
The Israel Victory Project’s new approach to the decades-old Israel Palestinian conflict has garnered support both in Israel and the US.
What’s the purpose?
Before rolling out the plan, Trump and his team need to ask themselves the most important question of all – what is their real purpose?