Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is likely to face significant political problems at home and a far less empathetic diplomatic environment abroad once the guns fall silent in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s dilemma: from the war in Gaza to the war at home
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In death, soccer fan-turned soldier embodies Israeli-Palestinian gap
In death, Staff Sergeant Nissim Sean Carmeli, a 21-year old soccer fan, embodies the deep fears, distrust and dehumanization of the other that has exploded into massive bloodshed in Gaza, threatens to spark another uprising on the West Bank and makes achievement of even a temporary Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire an almost impossible task.
Middle East fights propaganda wars on World Cup side lines
This year’s World Cup is not just about soccer – at least not as far as the Middle East and North Africa is concerned.
Innovation on the rise in Lebanon even in the midst of insecurity
The challenges faced by Beirut’s expanding tech scene are not surprising given the tense political climate within Lebanon- the strides it has made are noteworthy, however.
Hariri trial opens, but Lebanon tribunal’s reach in doubt
Despite its landmark status, however, the court’s lengthy, and often inconclusive, preparations have left its efficacy in question.
Big games: MidEast soccer carries major political charge
The complicated interplay between Middle East politics and soccer was on prominent display in three highly charged international matches on Tuesday.
Iran-Argentina bombing probe challenged in court
A “truth commission” charged with investigating a terrorist attack against a Buenos Aires Jewish center was dealt an embarrassing blow.
Hezbollah withdraws from checkpoints in an attempt to ease tensions
The goal here is preventing their risky Syrian gambit from backfiring on their home-turf.
Obama’s latest Mideast branding effort has murky prospects
Finally set to make good on his “red line” for humanitarian intervention, U.S. president faces skeptics who see little analogy to the success in Libya.
Specter of civil war looming over political response to Tripoli
The increasing frequency and scale of such sectarian violence does not appear to have shifted the response coming from officials, who determinedly maintain that such attacks are coming from “Lebanon’s enemies.”
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