Hussein Ibish
A Pox on All Their Houses
Neither Israel nor Hamas can win in Gaza, but the biggest loser is the Palestinian Authority.
This Could Actually Work
Why John Kerry's Middle East peace push isn’t a fool's errand.
Crowdsourcing Peace
By going over the heads of Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Obama is demanding that their people step up.
Operation Cast Lead 2.0
Israel and Hamas are battling it out in the Gaza Strip in a conflict no one can win.
Bulldozing the Special Relationship
The Rachel Corrie verdict should be a wakeup call to America.
Arafatuous
Al Jazeera's new investigation into the not-so-mysterious death of Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat is little more than baseless speculation.
Was the Arab Spring Worth It?
The people of the Middle East have paid a steep price to overthrow their dictators.
Where Do We Go from Here?
Five things that Palestine could do to push forward the quest for statehood.
Facts on the Ground
Israel's latest settlement move is a dagger aimed at the two-state solution.
Knesset of Fools
A harsh new anti-boycott bill will help achieve the exact opposite of what its advocates intended: the delegitimization of the Jewish state.
Should the Palestinians Recognize Israel as a Jewish State?
No -- it's just another delaying tactic by Benjamin Netanyahu.
One Step Forward
By acknowledging that interests and values sometimes contradict, President Obama has cleared the path for progress in the Middle East.