Digging its own grave Israel imposes further punishments on Gaza after the breakdown of negotiations, reports Khaled Amayreh in occupied East Jerusalem
Israel's right not to be criticised How serious can the international community's commitment to eliminating racism be taken when it succumbs to Israeli pressure to boycott the Durban II conference, asks Amira Howeidy
No pretences Israel now has what is being called the most rightist government in its history, writes Khaled Amayreh in occupied East Jerusalem
Kuwaiti cabinet resignsThe Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah on Monday accepted the government's resignation and asked it to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is formed..
Who courting whom? Britain's policy change towards Hizbullah is a step in the right direction. Preconditions, writes Omayma Abdel-Latif from Beirut, should not be laid down
Reassuring signs Can the Americans sort out their differences with Damascus, asks Bassel Oudat in Damascus
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