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To calm the situation in Jerusalem
By Daoud Kuttab The question asked by political leaders and pundits is how to end the current wave of violence in Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied territories. As in any conflict resolution effort, one needs to look at the root of the problem that caused this wave of anger that cause people to…
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Jerusalem’s intifada takes its toll
By Daoud Kuttab Despite the sense of pride Palestinians have been expressing as they break the fear barrier and stump one of the world’s most powerful armies, Jerusalem’s intifada is taking its toll on the Palestinians of the holy city. The trigger-happy Israeli soldiers, settlers and citizens encouraged by their government to carry weapons have…
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Terror in Jerusalem
By Daoud Kuttab As Israel and its main ally the US are denouncing the “terrorist†acts against Israelis, very little is being said about what Palestinians describe as summary executions of individuals who do not pose a life-threatening danger. It is unclear why Israel has yet to begin an investigation into the large number of…
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The ‘smartphone intifada’
By Daoud Kuttab Every revolution seems to have perfected or made particular use of a technological advancement. The current series of protests begun by Palestinian activists Sept. 13 is no exception. Social media via smartphone appears to be the flavor of the month in modes of communication, due to the ease it offers for instantly uploading video. Danny Qumsieh, owner of the radio station Mawwal…
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Netanyahu weighs more aggressive action as Hamas leader backs ‘intifada’
By Daoud Kuttab Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for “strengthening and increasing the intifada†on Oct. 9, saying that “Gaza was ready for confrontation.†The surge in violence, which began last month in Jerusalem, spread in the past week to the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. On Oct. 9, Israel restricted access to the…
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A different kind of intifada
By Daoud Kuttab The ultimate direction of the current violent escalation in Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank is a mystery. Is it the long-anticipated third intifada? Or is it merely a short-term spike in the escalation of violence? One thing seems clear: There is no way of knowing or predicting the depth,…








