Monthly Archives: November 2007

Reaction to Annapolis

Mixed Reactions Voiced by Israelis and Palestinians to Annapolis Peace Conference See Also: Al-Quds Times By Jim Teeple, Voice of AmericaJerusalem/Ramallah28 November 2007 Teeple report – Download MP3 (877k) Listen to Teeple report There has been a mixed reaction in … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Belongs to Jews

Jerusalem IS a Jewish Issue By Ted Belman, Israpundit, November 27, 2007 See Also: Al-Quds Times  Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Monday categorically rejected assertions by American Jewish leaders that Jerusalem is not an Israeli issue but “a Jewish one.” Speaking … Continue reading

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Analyzing Annapolis

Peace and Politics in Annapolis Council on Foreign Relations,  November 27, 2007 Author: Michael Moran The time may or may not be right, and progress may or may not ensue. But on Monday, for the first time in sixteen years, … Continue reading

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Saudis Need Labor, Not Palestinians

Saudi demand for expat workers soars by Wael Mahdi, Arabian Business, 22 November 2007 The Saudi Minister of Labour said that Egyptians, Bangladeshis, and Indians were the dominant nationalities for the workers visas issued in Ramadan. 22% of the visas … Continue reading

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Poor Prospects For Annapolis

The Annapolis Peace Conference: Cloudy Prospects for Success by James Phillips, Heritage Foundation, November 21, 2007 Washington should not rush these negotiations, as it is more important to get them right than to get them done quickly. As long as … Continue reading

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Don’t Blame USA

The Perils of Engagement The U.S. can’t prevent the Palestinians and their Arab backers from making poor choices. BY JEFF ROBBINS, Wall Street Journal,  November 21, 2007 In March 1999, a Democratic president of the United States was leading a … Continue reading

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Jordanian Intolerance

Wealthy Iraqi refugees meet wave of resentment in Jordan Ed O’Loughlin , The Age, November 17, 2007 A relative oasis of stability for much of its short history, Jordan has accommodated several waves of refugees from its more troubled neighbours. … Continue reading

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Israel Trains American Physicians

Israel offers U.S. doctors training in emergency response Matthew Kalman, Chronicle Foreign Service, November 18, 2007 “Israel has the best system of dealing with mass casualty incidents. They have the world’s finest expertise in these issues,” Frogel said. “People are … Continue reading

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