Michael J. Gerson writes in response to the shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, "When the rights of Jews are violated, all human rights are insecure."

Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on foreign policy and the peace process delivered at Bar Ilan University on June 14, 2009.

Elliott Abrams argues, "In Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech today he took one major step toward the Obama administration, by endorsing a Palestinian state. In every other way, he resisted President Obama's pressure."

Peter Beinart argues, "by taking on the Israeli government over the issue of settlement growth, Obama is showing that he's a gambler overseas" as well as at home.

Steven A. Cook explores the question, "Why haven't the Israelis attacked Iran's nuclear facilities?"

CFR Middle East expert Steven A. Cook says President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu wanted to project "a friendly partnership" in their White House meeting, but remain divided on a two-state solution and how to confront Iran.

Jeffrey Goldberg argues that while President Obama wants Benjamin Netanyahu to endorse the creation of a Palestinian state, Netanyahu wants something else entirely: the president's agreement that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The pope's visit to the Holy Land adds another public relations disaster to an already numerable string that already exists. Why is this?

Tim McKirk says to be a Christian in Gaza is difficult and requires discretion. Gaza once had a thriving Christian community, but now it is down to 2,500.

Elliott Abrams discusses the upcoming meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Watch Kadima Party Chair Tzipi Livni express her views on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and policy toward Iran.

Tzipi Livni, former Israeli minister of foreign affairs and current head of opposition, discusses the challenges and prospects for the new Israeli coalition government.

Listen to Kadima Party Chair Tzipi Livni, express her views on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and policy toward Iran.

Elliott Abrams argues that calls for a freeze on settlement activity beyond the Israeli border are counterproductive to laying the foundation for a future Palestinian entity.

As "nationalist demagogues" take power in India and Israel, Pankaj Mishra examines the histories of division, ethnic cleansing, and militant patriotism that have led both countries into a "moral wilderness."

Elliott Abrams, former chief Middle East adviser on the National Security Council, says the Obama administration's move to send diplomats to Damascus for talks marks "a real policy change" but he is doubtful it will amount to much.

Elliott Abrams argues, "we are not on the verge of Israeli-Palestinian peace; a Palestinian state cannot come into being in the near future; and the focus should be on building the institutions that will allow for real Palestinian progress in the medium or longer term."

Elliott Abrams writes, "Secretary of State Clinton must reject Hamas "unity government" ploy."

Richard N. Haass urges the United States to take part in peace talks between Syria and Israel. He writes: "Damascus is signaling that it's ready to negotiate a separate peace with Israel. It won't happen without America's help. The silent treatment has to stop."