January 1, 2012

United Nations and Israeli settlements

A majority within the United Nations Security Council announced the primary obstacle to Arab-Israeli peace: Israeli settlements. Nine members, including France, Britain and Germany united as one, condemning Israel's decision to construct 1,000 homes ...

December 23, 2011

Origins of the Palestinian Identity

Newt Gingrich says Palestinians are an "invented people." No one denies that the Palestinians are a "people."  The Israeli government, the United Nations, and the European Union have all recognized the Palestinians as a people with national as...