Left-wing organizations says move not appropriate, will not bring peace any closer

President Massoud Barzani hints independence from Iraq might be impending, setting up possible showdown with Sunni militants

Damascus admits 9 hurt in ‘flagrant violation’ of sovereignty, in first comment on overnight attack

The PM was unmoved when the PA chief condemned the Holocaust, and was critical too, at first, when Abbas weighed in against the kidnapping. But he’s changed tone, a little, this week

The slain relatives of peace seeking Israelis and Palestinians cry out from the grave for a new way forward

Samantha Power calls criticism of Israel a ‘red line’ after Ramallah appeals for Security Council statement; Dozens rally against PA cooperation with IDF

Not one government representative shows up to pay last respects to Mohammed Karkara; Arab MKs also absent