Topic: Sam Bahour
All Content
-
Palestinians forge ahead with UN statehood push. Are they ready?
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas yesterday confirmed a push to seek full membership at the UN as a sovereign state. But despite support for recent Palestinian Authority reforms, the UN move could backfire.
-
Why Palestine papers didn't spark outrage against Abbas's government
But the Palestine papers published by Al Jazeera have further dented Abbas's already low credibility, calling into question his ability to negotiate a lasting peace deal.
-
Israel crisis: Taking cue from US anger, Mahmoud Abbas digs in heels
Emboldened by the Israel crisis with the US over East Jerusalem building plans, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is again insisting on 'a complete cessation of settlement activities' before renewed negotiations.
-
Bottom line for Palestinian entrepreneurs: Reinvent the economy
Israeli restrictions and dependence on foreign aid have stifled the all-important business sector.
Become part of the Monitor community