Editorials Sep 18, 2018
The U.S. believes that it can force the Palestinians to make a deal. History suggests that it will be proven spectacularly wrong.
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Commentary / World Sep 18, 2018
Bullying the Palestinians is no way to make a deal
by Daoud Kuttab
Successful negotiations will require a nuanced approach that respects the sensibilities and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
World Sep 4, 2018
Israel signals it could launch attack on Iranian weaponry in Iraq
Israel on Monday signaled it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done with scores of airstrikes in war-torn Syria. Citing Iranian, Iraqi and Western sources, Reuters reported last week that Iran had transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Shiite allies in ...
Commentary / Japan Sep 3, 2018
Killing the peace process with kindness
by Kuni Miyake
Washington must come back to the peace process as an honest and respected mediator. This is the best and probably only way to secure Israel's right to exist.
Business Aug 6, 2018
Gasoline prices continue to maintain multiyear highs on the back of rising crude oil prices, mainly reflecting growing Middle East tensions, and are hitting consumers hard amid the summer holiday season. According to the Oil Information Center, the average retail price of regular gasoline in ...
National / Politics Jul 3, 2018
Abe will travel to Europe and Middle East next week, ink free trade pact with EU
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he will embark on a tour of Europe and the Middle East from July 11, during which a signing ceremony for a free trade pact between Japan and the European Union will be held. "Amid a global trend of ...
Commentary / World Jul 2, 2018
Erdogan's re-election and its dire consequences
by Alon Ben-Meir
Turkey's president now has a green light to pursue even more vigorously his nationalistic theme and his Islamic agenda.
Business / Corporate May 29, 2018
Honda starts to receive orders for small business jets in Middle East
Honda Motor Co.'s U.S. aviation arm said Tuesday it has begun accepting orders for its new small business jet in the Middle East, anticipating growing demand in the region. Honda Aircraft Co. said the HondaJet Elite, with a passenger capacity of up to seven, will ...
Commentary / World May 9, 2018
Decertifying the Iran deal is dangerous
by Alon Ben-Meir
Donald Trump's unilateral move could have dire regional and international implications.
Commentary / World May 9, 2018
Why killing the nuclear pact was only the first step
by Zev Chafets
Netanyahu sees Trump as a partner for broader regional change.
World May 1, 2018
Netanyahu's claims regarding Iran nukes fails to convince deal proponents
Israel began sharing an intelligence trove on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions Tuesday, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced accusations his televised unveiling lacked evidence a 2015 accord had been violated. The IAEA, the United Nations' atomic watchdog, said it would evaluate any new relevant information, ...