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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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July 29, 2014
Israel
Salvaging Abbas
This article was originally published here on TimesOfIsrael.com on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Almost from the start of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, the commentariat has been seized with the idea of …
June 24, 2016
Middle East and North Africa
Abbas Spurns Rivlin’s Hand--and Peace
Since leaving the White House in January, 2009, I’ve been telling audiences that Palestinian president and PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas will never, never sign a peace agreement with Israel--no matter wha…
February 13, 2024
Israel
Hamas and the "Two-State Solution"
News reports that Hamas will agree to the "two-state solution" actually show an effort to protect Hamas and improve its political standing.
September 25, 2016
Middle East and North Africa
A Candid Speech from President Abbas
There have been many attacks on aspects of Palestinian President Abbas’s speech to the UN General Assembly last week, but it had one saving grace: candor. Let’s take just two examples. First, Mr. …
May 1, 2017
Palestinian Territories
Palestinian President Abbas’ Washington Challenge
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas faces one of the greatest negotiating challenges of his political career on Wednesday when he meets President Trump at the White House: He must convince many skept…
