Peace
Gaza: So many tragedies in so little time
January 22, 2008RAFAH, Gaza—Where to start…, what to talk about…? The crippling electricity shortages, affecting hospitals as well as civilians? The air strikes & on-going, daily bombings by the Israeli army, their indiscriminate targeting of civilians and police...
Read moreIsraelis, Palestinians to protest Gaza blockade, call for peace
January 20, 2008As Israel continues a military assault on Gaza, and rockets from Gaza terrify the bordering Israeli village of Sderot, Israeli peace advocates are organizing a relief convoy and peace demonstration, Jan. 26, at a Gaza border...
Read moreSettlements seen as key obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian progress
January 18, 2008Following President Bush's visit to Israel and the Palestinian West Bank last week, most commentators are saying no real progress is likely without U.S. pressure on Israel to halt its settlements in the West Bank.
Read moreEDITORIAL: Beware the October surprise
January 18, 2008Two recent developments are intensifying concerns the Bush administration is heading for a reckless attack on Iran. President Bush has tried to use his Middle East tour to rally the region around U.S. allegations that Iran...
Read moreNew Haven calls for end to Iraq war
January 18, 2008As Congress reconvenes for the new year, the newly elected Board of Aldermen in New Haven joined cities across the country speaking out for peace.
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