Monthly Archives: November 2012

Palestine Granted UN Observer State Status

Posted on November 29, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall History may well record what happened on November 29, 2012, as Mahmoud Abbas’ “finest hour”. This was the day the Palestinian Authority president (right) announced to the world that he would no longer bow to blackmail … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, United Nations, USA | 25 Comments

Clinton In Middle East As Ceasefire Begins

Posted on November 21, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall UPDATE POSTED 3:20 PM CST WEDNESDAY The Guardian reported at 15:57 EST that Israel and Hamas have agreed to end eight days of conflict between the two groups in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has claimed more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama | 18 Comments

Israel Looks To Exodus In Gaza Invasion

Posted on November 16, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall  The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) selected two names for Israel’s current military assault against an imprisoned Gaza population. This is a military that thinks seriously about naming its military assaults. The first name given the second … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Politics and Elections | 12 Comments

Voters to Obama: Move Now on Palestine

Posted on November 8, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Joy and relief are evident on the faces of the Obama family, shown here arriving back in Washington, the day after the election. Obama’s victory over Mitt Romney November 6, was also a moment of deep satisfaction for … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Politics and Elections, Romney | 13 Comments

Memo To Obama: Bring Back Chas Freeman

Posted on November 2, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Less than a month after his 2009 inauguration, President Barack Obama made a move that quietly told the Israel Lobby there was a new sheriff in town. He selected an experienced diplomat, Chas Freeman, to serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Obama, Romney | 13 Comments