NPR Topics: Israeli-Palestinian Coverage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1101&ft=1&f=1101 NPR provides free transcripts of Middle East coverage from Morning Edition, All things Considered, Weekend Edition, and Talk of the Nation. Stories about Israel, Palestine, and the Arab states. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Israeli-Palestinian Coverage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1101&ft=1&f=1101 Furor Over Israeli Soldiers' Support For Settlements Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has denounced the actions of some Israeli soldiers who support Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Some Israelis say the soldiers are heros. Palestinians demand Israel freeze all settlement activity as a condition for restarting peace talks. The international community views the settlements as illegal. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676303&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676303&ft=1&f=1101 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has denounced the actions of some Israeli soldiers who support Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Some Israelis say the soldiers are heros. Palestinians demand Israel freeze all settlement activity as a condition for restarting peace talks. The international community views the settlements as illegal.

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]]> Israel Ignores US, OKs 900 New Houses On Disputed Jerusalem Land Obama Administration efforts to persuade Israel to stop expanding settlements aren't exactly having the desired effect. Local officials in Israel on Tuesday approved the construction of 900 housing units in a Jerusalem area that lies beyond the Green Line, essentially giving the green light to building in an area Palestinians consider theirs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114403390&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114403390&ft=1&f=1101 Obama Administration efforts to persuade Israel to stop expanding settlements aren't exactly having the desired effect. Local officials in Israel on Tuesday approved the construction of 900 housing units in a Jerusalem area that lies beyond the Green Line, essentially giving the green light to building in an area Palestinians consider theirs.

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]]> Amid Gaza Travel Curbs, A Thriving Visa Trade Since the Hamas takeover of Gaza in 2007, it has become increasingly difficult for Palestinians in the strip to get out because of tight restrictions by Israel and even Egypt. That has led to a flourishing trade in visas bought through thousands of dollars in bribes. Most though can't afford the now exorbitant prices and are stuck in what they say is an open-air prison. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375884&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375884&ft=1&f=1101 Since the Hamas takeover of Gaza in 2007, it has become increasingly difficult for Palestinians in the strip to get out because of tight restrictions by Israel and even Egypt. That has led to a flourishing trade in visas bought through thousands of dollars in bribes. Most though can't afford the now exorbitant prices and are stuck in what they say is an open-air prison.

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]]> How Would Abbas' Resignation Affect Peace Process? The Israeli-Palestinian standoff shows no sign of getting better, and it may soon be getting worse. NPR Senior News Analyst Dan Schorr says that if moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas follows through on his threat to step down, that could lead to the collapse of the Palestinian Authority. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120324850&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120324850&ft=1&f=1101 The Israeli-Palestinian standoff shows no sign of getting better, and it may soon be getting worse. NPR Senior News Analyst Dan Schorr says that if moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas follows through on his threat to step down, that could lead to the collapse of the Palestinian Authority.

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]]> Foreign Policy: Disengagement In The Middle East Two eminent mainstream journalists — Tom Friedman and Joe Klein — recently called for United States to disengage from the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, on the grounds that Palestinians were too divided to make a deal and the Israelis were not interested in one. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120302902&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120302902&ft=1&f=1101 Two eminent mainstream journalists — Tom Friedman and Joe Klein — recently called for United States to disengage from the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, on the grounds that Palestinians were too divided to make a deal and the Israelis were not interested in one.

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]]> Palestinians, Israelis Weigh Future Without Abbas Palestinian leaders are struggling with the aftermath of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' announcement that he does not intend to run for re-election in a vote scheduled for January. There is no clear-cut successor, and the uncertainty has rattled both Palestinians and Israelis. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120251068&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120251068&ft=1&f=1101 Palestinian leaders are struggling with the aftermath of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' announcement that he does not intend to run for re-election in a vote scheduled for January. There is no clear-cut successor, and the uncertainty has rattled both Palestinians and Israelis.

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]]> Fort Hood Shooting Stuns Hasan's West Bank Family In the West Bank, Palestinian relatives of the alleged Fort Hood shooter are shocked and saddened by the mass killings in Texas. Born in Virginia, Nidal Malik Hasan made his first visit to the Palestinian territories a dozen years ago, and had been in touch with relatives in the town of El Bireh on numerous occasions since then. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120201546&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120201546&ft=1&f=1101 In the West Bank, Palestinian relatives of the alleged Fort Hood shooter are shocked and saddened by the mass killings in Texas. Born in Virginia, Nidal Malik Hasan made his first visit to the Palestinian territories a dozen years ago, and had been in touch with relatives in the town of El Bireh on numerous occasions since then.

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]]> While An Obama Priority, Mideast Peace Pace Slows President Obama has said that one of his priorities is to help Israelis and Palestinians negotiate peace. But the U.S. has been unable to persuade Israel to stop settlement building in the West Bank, and Palestinians say without that they are not ready to talk. To get things started, U.S. officials may have to begin with lower-level negotiations. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111689&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111689&ft=1&f=1101 President Obama has said that one of his priorities is to help Israelis and Palestinians negotiate peace. But the U.S. has been unable to persuade Israel to stop settlement building in the West Bank, and Palestinians say without that they are not ready to talk. To get things started, U.S. officials may have to begin with lower-level negotiations.

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]]> NPR Interview: Clinton Clears Up Settlement Issue Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wrapping up a week-long trip oversees. The final stop in Cairo was added at the last minute, to try to smooth over concern in the Arab world that the Obama administration is easing pressure on Israel over settlements. Clinton reiterated U.S. policy that Washington does not accept Israeli settlements as legitimate. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120080863&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120080863&ft=1&f=1101 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wrapping up a week-long trip oversees. The final stop in Cairo was added at the last minute, to try to smooth over concern in the Arab world that the Obama administration is easing pressure on Israel over settlements. Clinton reiterated U.S. policy that Washington does not accept Israeli settlements as legitimate.

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]]> Clinton Clarifies Statement On Jewish Settlements In Morocco for a meeting with Arab foreign ministers, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to ease concerns that the United States is not pressuring Israel to stop all construction of Jewish settlements. Her task continues Wednesday in Cairo, where she meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044004&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044004&ft=1&f=1101 In Morocco for a meeting with Arab foreign ministers, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to ease concerns that the United States is not pressuring Israel to stop all construction of Jewish settlements. Her task continues Wednesday in Cairo, where she meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

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]]> Clinton's Mideast Trip Aims To Restart Talks The secretary arrived in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh just after sunrise Sunday morning and over the next couple of days she'll meet with Arab foreign ministers gathered for a conference. Much of her time will also be spent talking with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in a bid to revive Middle East peace negotiations. Guest host Jacki Lyden speaks to NPR's Jackie Northam about Clinton's trip to the Middle East, and her reaction to the news of Dr. Abdullah Abdullah's withdrawal from Afghanistan's runoff elections. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114369886&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114369886&ft=1&f=1101 The secretary arrived in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh just after sunrise Sunday morning and over the next couple of days she'll meet with Arab foreign ministers gathered for a conference. Much of her time will also be spent talking with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in a bid to revive Middle East peace negotiations. Guest host Jacki Lyden speaks to NPR's Jackie Northam about Clinton's trip to the Middle East, and her reaction to the news of Dr. Abdullah Abdullah's withdrawal from Afghanistan's runoff elections.

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]]> Upstart Lobbying Group Stirs Up Jewish Community A bold new Jewish lobbying group called "J Street" held its debut convention in Washington, D.C., this past week, and it's raising eyebrows in the American Jewish community. J Street was founded to secure peace for Israel, but also to provide a counterweight to the more dominant American-Israel Public Affairs Committee. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to J Street founder Jeremy Ben-Ami about the new organization. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114369890&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114369890&ft=1&f=1101 A bold new Jewish lobbying group called "J Street" held its debut convention in Washington, D.C., this past week, and it's raising eyebrows in the American Jewish community. J Street was founded to secure peace for Israel, but also to provide a counterweight to the more dominant American-Israel Public Affairs Committee. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to J Street founder Jeremy Ben-Ami about the new organization.

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]]> Foreign Policy: What If Abu Mazen Steps Down? There's quite a bit of buzz around Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's reported threat to not stand for elections in January unless Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a settlement freeze. Though just chatter, what if he does? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114234238&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114234238&ft=1&f=1101 There's quite a bit of buzz around Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's reported threat to not stand for elections in January unless Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a settlement freeze. Though just chatter, what if he does?

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]]> New Lobby Pushes Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace Mission National Security Adviser James Jones addressed the inaugural J Street conference on Tuesday. The startup pro-Israel lobby says it represents not only a missing street on the map of Washington, but also a missing voice in the foreign policy establishment. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215622&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215622&ft=1&f=1101 National Security Adviser James Jones addressed the inaugural J Street conference on Tuesday. The startup pro-Israel lobby says it represents not only a missing street on the map of Washington, but also a missing voice in the foreign policy establishment.

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]]> In Gaza, Hamas Finds Popularity Waning The Palestinian militant group Hamas has been consolidating its power more than two years after it took over the Gaza Strip. But the recent conflict with Israel and Gaza's continuing isolation are taking a toll on the group's popularity. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114208630&ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114208630&ft=1&f=1101 The Palestinian militant group Hamas has been consolidating its power more than two years after it took over the Gaza Strip. But the recent conflict with Israel and Gaza's continuing isolation are taking a toll on the group's popularity.

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