Even if Peace Talks Fail, Palestine’s Independence Is Inevitable
(This was published in September 7th, 2010) By Daoud Kuttab A Palestinian state is coming — it’s just not clear whether it will result from the current peace talks. It is easy to be pessimistic, or even apathetic, about the latest round of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. History is a witness to the lack of Palestinian […]
Palestinian Strategic Path Towards Independence Will Continue Despite Obstacles
(This was published in September 1st, 2010) By Daoud Kuttab There is a chance that the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 will soon end and an independent Palestinian state will emerge. The direct peace talks taking place in Washington is a necessary step towards that goal, but it is not the only option that […]
US, Israel and Palestinians in Tripartite Talks, but Will They Succeed?
Under much international and Arab pressure, Palestinian leaders finally buckled and accepted to hold direct talks with Israel. Many Palestinians believe that the intended talks are nothing but a photo opportunity that aims to create the impression of a peace process while avoiding making any substantive commitments. In a season when images represent the narrative, […]
Are the Palestinians Being Pushed Into a Photo-op with the Israelis?
In a season when images represent the narrative, a political cartoon in a Jordanian newspaper captured the Palestinian and Arab mood as the US and its allies pile on the Palestinian leader Mahmood Abbas, pressing him to hold direct talks with Israel simply for the purpose of a photo opportunity. Emad Hajjaj captured the moment […]
Peace Process or Real Peace?
Direct talks between Palestinian and Israeli leaders are the most obvious way to achieve peace in the Middle East conflict. But history has shown time and again that a high-profile peace process alone is no recipe for success. The Arab League is set to meet later this month to advise the Palestinian leadership whether or […]
My Experience With the ADL
The aim of this blog is not to pile it on the ADL, but to show that this organization that is expected to fight hate, discrimination and defamation, has little tolerance for the suffering of any group other than the Jewish population.
Palestinian Suffering Crossing the Bridge Continues
(This was published in July 29th, 2010) By Daoud Kuttab Once again the summer heat is upon us. And once again, people’s anguish, and appeals at the overcrowded King Hussein Bridge are melting as quickly as an ice cream cone in the Jordan Valley’s high temperatures. The King Hussein Bridge is the only crossing point […]
Peace Process Is a Foreign Term in East Jerusalem and Gaza
(This was published in July 26th, 2010) By Daoud Kuttab Over dinner in Bethlehem, a few weeks ago, I mentioned to my brother-in-law how Israel has strategically succeeded in cutting off the Gaza Strip from the West Bank. While agreeing with me, he wanted to talk about another problem: that of east Jerusalem being also […]
Daniel Pearl Act Identifies Violations of Press Freedom Globally
(This was published in July 21st 2010) By Daoud Kuttab With little fanfare in Washington and with few countries in the world noticing, President Barack Obama signed into law an act that will hold governments all around the world accountable for violations of human rights.
Are We Approaching a Major Conflict for Millions of Arab Youths?
(This was published in July 15th, 2010) By Daoud Kuttab Arab civil society leaders gathered on the shores of the Dead Sea were quite sure about the future of Arab youth. Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, Palestine (both West Bank and Gaza) and Jordan were invited by Naseej (“weaving” in Arabic), a five-year community development […]