Kerry may tap Indyk as peace envoy

Diplomatic officials have told Al-Monitor that US secretary of State John Kerry may tap former Clinton Near East envoy Martin Indyk as his Israel-Palestine peace envoy.

Palestine

Kerry aims for Israel-Palestine peace accord in 9 months

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that both Israel and Palestine have agreed to put all issues necessary to achieve a final status agreement "on the table for negotiation."

Palestine

In Palestine, resistance more popular than negotiations

In the aftermath of the Gaza war, with a strengthened Hamas and little hope of change from the Israeli government, the West Bank Palestinian leadership considers either working toward a transitory agreement with Israel or taking the UN route, with the backing of the European Union.

Palestine

Both Israel and Hamas claim victory

Both sides, Israel and Hamas, will have to compromise as the Gaza campaign will be declared a draw.

Palestine

Is Lebanon next target of Islamic State?

Lebanon battles extremist armed groups; Egypt’s political isolation in Gaza; Iran’s shift on Hamas; family of Al-Monitor columnist killed by Israeli airstrike; lobbying series continues.

Palestine

Israeli media wakes up to Gaza destruction, criticism

With the war nearing its end, Israeli media features the destruction of Gaza, not only in numbers but in images, exposing the Israeli public to the suffering of the Palestinians and to harsh criticism voiced by European leaders.

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Gaza war brings Hamas, Hezbollah closer

The war on Gaza offers an opportunity to renegotiate the strategic relationship between Hamas and Hezbollah, whose relationship has been severed over the past three years, providing major obstacles can be overcome.

Qatar

Peace talks to get underway, Kerry names Indyk envoy

Following informal talks between Israeli, Palestinian, and US diplomats, US Secretary of State john Kerry will host Israeli and Palestinian negotiators for an iftar dinner as the peace process resumes after a three year hiatus.

Palestine

Kerry names Indyk peace envoy, calls for reasonable compromise

Secretary of State John Kerry has named former US envoy to Israel and Clinton peace negotiator Martin Indyk as his new special peace envoy.

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Kerry, Rice brief Jewish, Arab American groups on Mideast peace talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Adviser Susan Rice briefed Jewish and Arab American groups Thursday and Friday on the Israel-Palestine peace talks in an effort to bolster support.

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Israel prepares for an international legal assault

Israel prepares to face the UN Commission and the private complaints that might be submitted against it in the aftermath of the Gaza incursion, compiling a "defense dossier" with the footage it gathered through the operation days and even testimonies of foreign journalists who covered Gaza.

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Poor Israelis suffer from war, support it anyway

In the Israeli paradox, those suffering from economic insecurity support the parties that promise to stand firm against security threats, while actually contributing to social inequality.

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