Iraq: A Surge of Optimism? November 30, 2007
A year ago, almost no-one believed the war in Iraq could be won. American voters, tired of spending blood and treasure on a conflict that seemed to have no end in sight, handed George W. Bush’s Republicans a crushing defeat in mid-term elections. In Washington, Republican lawmakers and commentators fell over themselves in their haste to distance themselves from Bush. In Iraq, Shiites and Sunnis alike grimly concluded that a US withdrawal was i... (read post)Israelis, Palestinians Doubt Peace Talks November 29, 2007
This week’s Middle East Peace Conference in Annapolis, Maryland, doesn’t seem to have changed perceptions among the Israelis or Palestinians. Both sides remain divided over whether the conference will lead to anything.
Palestinian police clash with protesters (AP) November 29, 2007
HEBRON, West Bank - Palestinian police loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas fired automatic weapons and beat marchers with clubs during a funeral procession Wednesday for a man killed while protesting this week’s U.S.-hosted Mideast peace conference. The chaos threatened to undermine Abbas’ standing in the West Bank, just as the international community stepped up its support for him in new peace talks with Israel and his struggle with Ha... (read post)Jerusalem, refugees hinder Mideast peace (AP) November 29, 2007
JERUSALEM - If Israelis and Palestinians have any hope of achieving their stated goal of signing a final peace treaty within a year, they may have to slice Jerusalem in half with a wall, come up with $85 billion for Palestinian refugees and figure out how to wrest control of the Gaza Strip from Hamas. They’ll also have to agree on which territory Israel should give to a future Palestine in exchange for being allowed to keep major settlemen... (read post)Dutch diplomat seen as next U.N. Mideast envoy (Reuters) November 29, 2007
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Dutch diplomat Robert Serry is expected to be named as next U.N. Middle East envoy, a post that has been vacant for three months, U.N. diplomats said on Wednesday. Senior envoys from two countries, who asked not to be identified because no announcement has yet been made, said Serry, currently Dutch ambassador to Ireland, was in line for the job. Serry, 57, headed the Middle East section at the Dutch foreign ministry from 198... (read post)Iranian president: Annapolis a failure (AP) November 29, 2007
TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday the U.S.-hosted Mideast peace conference was a “failure” and that Israel is doomed to “collapse.” He also suggested it was a mistake for his closest Arab ally, Syria, to participate. The comments were the first time in months that the hard-line Ahmadinejad has used such strong anti-Israeli rhetoric, highlighting Tehran’s bitterness toward the Annapolis conference... (read post)What Lies Ahead After Annapolis Talks? November 29, 2007
Robert Siegel talks with Martin Indyk and Ghaith al-Omari of the American Task Force on Palestine and the New American Foundation about what was accomplished during this week’s Middle East Peace talks in Annapolis, and what likely lies ahead.
Mideast Leaders Meet at White House November 29, 2007
President Bush met Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House. The meeting comes one day after the three leaders announced their goal of crafting a peace treaty by the end of 2008.
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Develop Work Plan November 29, 2007
President Bush invited the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House to formally inaugurate the first direct negotiations in seven years between the two sides. The president told a conference in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday that the two sides have agreed to meet regularly and make every effort to conclude an agreement by the end of 2008. While many question whether the time is right, the president said a peace process is needed now more than... (read post)Bush Promises U.S. Involvement in Peace Process November 29, 2007
President Bush pledged Wednesday that the United States will be actively involved in upcoming peace talks by Israeli and Palestinian leaders. During a Rose Garden ceremony, Bush praised Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for agreeing to work toward a peace settlement by the end of 2008. “One thing I have assured both gentlemen is that the United States will be actively engaged in the process,” ... (read post)Mid Panel Right
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