Palestine – Page 96 – People's World

International law is being eroded at the UN

October 3, 2011 By Uli Brockmeyer

Despite its mistakes and shortcomings the UN is a place where all member states have the chance to express their opinions - but this is not always the case.

Palestinian labor leader links struggle for statehood, worker rights

October 3, 2011 By Martine Hassoun And Shaher Sa’ed

An interview with Shaher Sa'ed, General Secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, by Martine Hassoun.

Palestinian UN bid under review, Israel OKs more settlements

September 28, 2011 By Susan Webb

The Obama administration has said it will veto the Palestinian membership application, arguing that negotiations are the only solution.

Votes and vetoes: Palestine at the UN

September 21, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

This week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is taking the Palestinian people's case for statehood to the United Nations.

Obama’s “new chapter” for Middle East leaves questions unanswered

May 19, 2011 By Susan Webb

The president said the U.S. is opening "a new chapter in American diplomacy" centered on human rights and economic development. But the new policy has its own contradictions.