روابط عرب و اسرائیل

Israel takes no joy in another round of hostilities with Hamas in Gaza, but it is a fight born of necessity.

A recent, credible poll shows that most Gazans oppose Hamas policies and leaders alike, and favor a ceasefire with Israel.

Abbas and other Arab leaders demand that Israel stop striking Gaza, but not that Hamas stop shooting rockets at Israel. So the United States should demand they correct that imbalance.

Actions matter more than words, says Arab politics scholar David Pollock, but incitement by Palestinians and Israelis sometimes leads to violent deeds.

The discovery of murdered kidnap victims in the West Bank and increased rocket fire from Gaza have brought Hamas and Israel to the brink of a new round of hostilities.

Israeli authorities have been targeting the group's financial networks in Europe and elsewhere for some time.

West Bank and Gaza residents alike still appear more receptive to Fatah than Hamas viewpoints.

An update on a potentially important area of disagreement regarding U.S. and Israeli policy toward the next Palestinian government.

In the coming days, the Obama administration faces key decisions on how to respond to a Palestinian government "backed by Hamas," whether to condone Hamas participation in Palestinian elections, and what strategy to adopt in response to another effort by Palestinians to enhance their status in the UN.