Hanan Ashrawi

Beyond the emotionalism and the obvious sense of relief on all sides, I think that there is a recognition that read more

Beyond the emotionalism and the obvious sense of relief on all sides, I think that there is a recognition that reality may intrude, that perhaps the steps ahead and the days ahead are going to be much more difficult than one expects.

You can't simply redefine Jerusalem. The Palestinian claim is based on legality, on the international recognition that the situation created read more

You can't simply redefine Jerusalem. The Palestinian claim is based on legality, on the international recognition that the situation created by the war in '67 is not valid.

This really exposes Barak's real intentions when it comes to peacemaking, that either (Israelis) beat (the Palestinians) into submission in read more

This really exposes Barak's real intentions when it comes to peacemaking, that either (Israelis) beat (the Palestinians) into submission in accepting what (Israelis) want, or (Israel) will suspend the peace process and ... pursue a policy which is entirely anti-peace,

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

We need to stop Sharon. His lethal policies are drawing blood on both sides. That's why we need a serious read more

We need to stop Sharon. His lethal policies are drawing blood on both sides. That's why we need a serious intervention -- international troops. And we need to end the occupation if there is to be security for both people.