Sharon Agrees to Let Peres Negotiate
August 16, 2001
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\’s policy of "no talks under fire" is increasingly coming under fire within Israel.
David Landau
Arafat Plays the Religion Card
August 2, 2001
The analysts believe Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat\’s immediate aim is to use the \”religion card\” to convene yet another Arab summit meeting.
Sharon Champions Restraint
June 21, 2001
After Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat\’s Fatah Party took credit for murdering two Israelis this week in drive-by shootings, Sharon found himself under intense pressure from his right wing to stop complying with Israel\’s end of the cease-fire and to unleash a punishing — perhaps even mortal — blow to Arafat\’s Palestinian Authority.
Talks, Attacks, Resume
May 31, 2001
Lurching wildly from disaster to miraculous salvation to more death and mayhem, emotionally drained Israelis watched with little optimism this week as a new American peace envoy tried to offer hope in the eight-months-old violence with the Palestinians.
Showing Strength
April 19, 2001
For those worried about the credibility of Israeli deterrence, the Israel Defense Force this week delivered an unmistakable message to Syria that it is willing to fight.
Taking off the Gloves
April 5, 2001
Six months into the Palestinian uprising, Israeli doves and hawks are displaying a rare unity in the face of repeated Palestinian onslaughts.
Waiting for Action
March 22, 2001
Israel seemed to be holding its breath this week in the wake of three Palestinian attacks.
Shrinking Confidence
March 1, 2001
The public bloodletting that the Labor Party presented to the Israeli public this week has exposed the depth of disarray and confusion on the Israeli left following Prime Minister Ehud Barak\’s massive defeat at the polls.
Setting Differences Aside
February 15, 2001
A national unity government appears increasingly likely as envoys from the Likud and Labor parties work to overcome some snags in negotiations.
Bridging the Gap
February 8, 2001
Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon may find that the worst thing about his landslide victory Tuesday over incumbent Ehud Barak was precisely his 25-point margin of victory.
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