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Settlements seen as key obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian progress

January 18, 2008 By Susan Webb

Following 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.

EDITORIAL: Beware the October surprise

January 18, 2008

Two 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...

New Haven calls for end to Iraq war

January 18, 2008 By Joelle Fishman

As Congress reconvenes for the new year, the newly elected Board of Aldermen in New Haven joined cities across the country speaking out for peace.

Settlements contradict the essence of peacemaking: a Palestinian view

January 4, 2008

The policy of establishing and expanding settlements may well be the only constant in Israeli practices on occupied Palestinian territory since 1967. Yet it is possible to discern several distinct phases in this policy depending on...

After Annapolis: Press for real negotiations now

December 14, 2007

This statement was issued the Communist Party USA National Board on Dec. 6. The vast majority of the people of Israel, Palestine, the United States and the world want something done to bring peace with justice...