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In Depth, Peace Process, Terrorism

Opinion: Peace Is Impossible, for Now

by Joshua Spurlock • December 9, 2012

The hate-filled, violence-promoting speech from the Hamas leadership this past weekend was nothing new. Hamas has long advocated malice with no offer of permanent reconciliation towards Israel. But while the recent speeches should have shocked no one, the dark, secret…

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News, Politics, Terrorism

Hamas Leader Calls for Violence to Take Every Inch of ‘Palestine’

by Joshua Spurlock • December 9, 2012

Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to violence as a means to statehood on Saturday, as the political head of the movement, Khaled Meshaal, told a rally that they would not surrender even one inch of ‘Palestine.’ Meshaal referenced all of the…

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Diplomacy, Peace Process, Politics

Netanyahu: Conflict with Palestinians Not about Settlements

by Joshua Spurlock • December 6, 2012

Amid a diplomatic controversy regarding settlement construction, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained on Thursday his country’s approach and argued that new apartments are not the root of the dispute with the Palestinians. Speaking in a press conference with German…

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Peace and Conflict, Peace Process, Politics

Palestinians Eager to Parlay UN Vote into Pressure on Israel

by Joshua Spurlock • December 5, 2012

With the vote upgrading their status at the United Nations to non-member state less than a week old, the Palestinians are already using the move to escalate their diplomatic campaign against Israel with plans to include the powerful UN Security…

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News, Peace Process, Politics

Canada Reviewing Relations with Palestinians after UN Vote

by Joshua Spurlock • December 3, 2012
Israel and Canadian flags in Jerusalem. Photo by Joshua Spurlock.

The Palestinians may have gained political points in their symbolic upgrade in status at the United Nations, but the controversial move could ultimately cost them millions of dollars. Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird announced last Friday, following the UN vote…

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Diplomacy, Peace Process, Politics

UN Approves Resolution Upgrading Palestinian Status Despite Concerns

by Joshua Spurlock • November 29, 2012

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday voted to upgrade the Palestinians’ UN status to non-member observer state, with concerns about the impact on the peace process emerging immediately. Furthermore, the status of US funding for the UNGA may…

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