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July 10, 2014

Palestinian Territories
Hamas and Israel in a Bind

The latest round of fighting between Hamas and Israel is likely to intensify while marginalizing the Palestinian Authority, says CFR’s Robert M. Danin.

Interview by Robert Danin and Zachary Laub

November 29, 2012

International Organizations
Israel Loses European Support on Palestinian Statehood

Today’s vote within the UN General Assembly gave overwhelming support to the Palestinian quest for nonmember status—marking a significant diplomatic development in the long-running Israeli-Palestinia…

France's Foreign Affairs Minister Fabius greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas before a meeting in Paris
Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick The Internationalist

May 6, 2008

Israel
Bush, Rice Need to Get More Involved in Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Martin S. Indyk, who served as ambassador to Israel in the Clinton presidency and advises Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign, says it’s crucial for President Bush and Secretary of State Rice to become m…

Interview by Martin S. Indyk and Bernard Gwertzman

May 19, 2009

Diplomacy and International Institutions
Core Differences Remain After Netanyahu-Obama Meeting

CFR Middle East expert Steven A. Cook says President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu wanted to project "a friendly partnership" in their White House meeting, but remain divided on a two-state solu…

Interview by Steven A. Cook and Bernard Gwertzman

July 24, 2014

United States
This Week: Hamas-Israel Fighting Escalates and Iraq’s New President

Significant Developments Gaza-Israel. Secretary of State John Kerry has drafted a new cease-fire proposal which has been presented to Israel and Hamas. Kerry, due to leave Cairo on Friday for Washin…

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) speaks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo July 22, 2014 (Dharapak/Courtesy Reuters).
Blog Post by Robert Danin Middle East Matters