RIYADH, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah broke his silence on Friday over the three-week-old conflict in Gaza, condemning what he saw as international silence over Israel's offensive and describing this as a war crime and "state-sponsored terrorism".
Headlines on Iraq these days continue to be dominated by two main themes: the inability of the country’s political class to come up with a long-lasting political solution that addresses the concerns of the Sunni minority, and the increasing sectarian violence that threatens to explode in an a
As the number of failed mediators for Israel and Hamas continues to grow (including the UN, the United States, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar), it has become increasing evident that peace will continue to elude everyone so long as the would-be peacemakers remain divided.
If you’ve been anywhere near the American Jewish community over the past few weeks, you’ve heard the following morality tale: Israel left the Gaza Strip in 2005, hoping the newly independent country would become the Singapore of the Middle East.
While the world media’s attention is fixed on the Israeli offensive in Gaza, the region’s other bloody conflicts rumble on. There is a sense locally that other crises are being ignored, especially by the Western media — at that this lack of attention only perpetuates the violence.
No matter how the current round of fighting between Hamas and the Palestinians’ resistance groups and Israel may end, a number of significant factors have come together to point to a new reality that is now taking shape on the ground.
As the first shock of the advances of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) begins to wear off, international attention has begun to turn toward the organization’s beliefs and practices, and how they are applied in the new “caliphate.” There is a general consensus among regional observer
Saudi King Labels Israeli Offensive in Gaza a War Crime
RIYADH, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah broke his silence on Friday over the three-week-old conflict in Gaza, condemning what he saw as international silence over Israel's offensive and describing this as a war crime and "state-sponsored terrorism".
No End in Sight for Iraq's Security and Political Paralysis
Headlines on Iraq these days continue to be dominated by two main themes: the inability of the country’s political class to come up with a long-lasting political solution that addresses the concerns of the Sunni minority, and the increasing sectarian violence that threatens to explode in an a
Turkey and Egypt at Odds Over Gaza
As the number of failed mediators for Israel and Hamas continues to grow (including the UN, the United States, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar), it has become increasing evident that peace will continue to elude everyone so long as the would-be peacemakers remain divided.
Gaza Myths and What the American Jewish Leaders Won't Tell You
If you’ve been anywhere near the American Jewish community over the past few weeks, you’ve heard the following morality tale: Israel left the Gaza Strip in 2005, hoping the newly independent country would become the Singapore of the Middle East.
Hotspots Smolder from North Africa to Yemen
While the world media’s attention is fixed on the Israeli offensive in Gaza, the region’s other bloody conflicts rumble on. There is a sense locally that other crises are being ignored, especially by the Western media — at that this lack of attention only perpetuates the violence.
A Jewish Plea
Iran Talks Extended — But Can They Succeed?
The P5+1 talks between Iran and the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, France and China have been extended for another four months.
The Coming Struggle over Palestine
No matter how the current round of fighting between Hamas and the Palestinians’ resistance groups and Israel may end, a number of significant factors have come together to point to a new reality that is now taking shape on the ground.
Commentators Debate ISIS Legitimacy, Seziure of Chemical Weapons Facility
As the first shock of the advances of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) begins to wear off, international attention has begun to turn toward the organization’s beliefs and practices, and how they are applied in the new “caliphate.” There is a general consensus among regional observer
Pessimism Reigns as Suffering in Gaza Continues
Palestinian civilian and militant casualties continue to rise as the Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip enters its second week.