Olives and lives
Israeli settlers are making Palestinian farmers' olive harvesting a terrifying experience. The objective is to "encourage" them to leave their lands. Jonathan Cook reports from Kfar Yasuf

From Jenin to Ariel
Palestinian resistance groups are focusing on Israeli military targets, reports Khalid Amayreh from Hebron

PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN writer Edward Said and Israeli-Argentinian pianist Daniel Baremboim shared the Concord Award for their efforts in favour of peace. --read--

Like a giant scar
Residents of Jabal Al-Diek anticipate Israeli bulldozers. Annika Hampson in Jerusalem, reports on efforts to avert demolition

Shocking Israel
The fragile bond of trust between Israel and the country's Bedouin was in danger of tearing apart over the case of a senior Israeli army officer accused of spying for Hizbullah, writes Jonathan Cook from Nazareth

Beyond baseless threats
Sharif Elmusa on the Israel and Lebanon face off over the Wazzani springs pumping project

'Fearing Hizbullah'
Hizbullah has remained silent about its alleged role in an Israeli army spy-ring. Beirut, however, might have cause to worry. Mohalhel Fakih reports from the Lebanese capital

An ominous sign
The murder of an American diplomat in Jordan has sent shock waves throughout the region. What will the Bush administration's reaction be? Al-Ahram Weekly's corespondent in Amman reports

Stalemate over Iraq
The Security Council and the US continue to disagree on Iraq and how to handle disarmament, reports Anayat Durrani from Washington

Rebuffing America
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are firmly against any war on Iraq. They may even be exerting pressure on those Gulf countries still sitting on the fence, reports Michael Jansen from Dubai

Bahrainis at the ballot-box
After their big victory in the first round of elections, Bahrain's Islamists are set to sweep the polls once again. Sami Kamal reports from Manama

Shock therapy, Gaddafi style
Muammar Gaddafi's threat to withdraw from the Arab League reflects his increasing frustration with Arab policies toward the Palestinians and Iraq. Dina Ezzat reports from Tripoli

Food first
Finally, humanitarian concerns seem to be more seriously addressed by the Sudanese protagonists at the peace talks in Kenya. Gamal Nkrumah reports

Pageant without borders
Although Libya has exhibited a flair for the dramatic in its dealings with the rest of the world, it might just outdo itself this week when it plays host to the Miss Net World beauty pageant, writes Willa Thayer