Archive for November 27, 2007
“Romney Denies Vowing No Muslims In Cabinet”
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“”There is a feeling that all of us are exhausted by this,” one Saudi explained.”
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“Unwanted in Syria, hundreds of Iraqi refugees return home”
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“The Netherlands’ largest trade union has shelved its plans to hold a Palestinian solidarity conference Thursday, the 60th anniversary of the UN vote on the Partition Plan. Last week’s annulment, which ended concerns of a boycott against Israel, came after the Histadrut labor federation insisted it be invited, Haaretz has learned.”
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
I don’t like Ian Black’s coverage of the Middle East. An American correspondent in the Middle East told me that he has a son serving in the Israeli occupation army.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“There is an enormous amount of land in Arab control all over the Middle East. And to say that it has to be on the West Bank or that it has to be in the Golan Heights, I think, limits the capacity to bring some type of resolution…This conflict isn’t new. It has been going [...]
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
How the Hariri family took control of the Arab bank.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Walid Jumblat admits that he has shifted his position (he called it a “reading” of the situation).
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
I have much to say about Annapolis but don’t have the time. Preparation for the International Year of the Potato is consuming all my free time.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
I have much to say about Annapolis but don’t have the time. Preparation for the International Year of the Potato is consuming all my free time.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Let me explain to you the position of the Syrian government toward Annapolis. The Syrian government is in favor of Annapolis while it opposes Annapolis.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
In a new poll of the displaced people of Nahr Al-Barid among the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, 63% say that “nobody” represents them politically. (Hamas came second, and Fath third).
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“When the Israeli leader finished his speech, Prince Saud politely clapped.” (thanks Mohsen)
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Abu Mazen in Annapolis. (Reuters)
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Ayatullah Muhammad Husayn Fadlallah issues a fatwawawa on domestic violence. He categorically rules against violence by men against women, and rules against rebuking of women by men. He also permitted the woman to use violence against the man in self-defense. His entire ruling, however, can’t be said to be feminist because he interprets the Qur’anic [...]
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Ibrahim Al-Amin analyzes the recent (yet another) shift in Walid Jumblat’s position. Did you notice that Jumblat referred to Hizbullah this week in Al-Anba’ (his silly party’s mouthpiece) as “resistance”? Let me predict. Hizbullah is about to be fooled by Jumblat, yet again. Hizbullah’s political skills match those of…Hamas: both are so easy to fool.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Today, I watched the PFLP’s `Abdur-Rahim Malluh speak on Aljazeera TV. He sounded like Abu Mazen.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Abu Mazen’s forces “dealing” with a protester against Annapolis in Hebron. How dare he? Neither Fath, nor Hamas. (Reuters)
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
Did you notice that when Olmert was giving his speech in Hebrew today, he spoke of “those Palestinians” when he was speaking about the Palestinian refugees. His words were dripping with contempt.
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad
“And the UN has designated [2008] the International Year of the Potato.” (thanks Samer)
Posted on November 27, 2007 by As'ad