This is a very fair and well written story. The first statement though - "The idea of 'economic peace' suggests an economic conflict, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is certainly not that." - is completely wrong. A stronger group strong arms a weaker group in order to steal their land, resources, and money. It's always about economics. And in this case it's also about the US stealing resources throughout the middle east. Don't forget the huge gas reserves that belong to Gaza. So let's get real. Peace is not possible as long as there is something valuable to take.

This opinion piece is quite pointed and refreshingly doesn't waste time with apologies or equivocation in order to temper its message. In some circles I'm sure that it is received as anti-Israeli, however, to this reviewer, Khouri has positioned himself averring anti-Israeli policies. He supports his claim with a combination of historically relevant data and hearsay. It is well written. It is not balanced - nor was it intended to be balanced. It is provocative and to that end closing with references to Jimmy Carter's observations was a tactful way to put a bow on this article and tactfully brand it as the other mainstream opinion. I don't have to agree with the writer's opinion to recognize the rationale, but, dismissing ... More »

Oustanding summary of the reasons Obama should tell Netanyahu Israel must accept the Saudi peace initiative, with some revisions. Israel needs to get out of the West Bank permanently.

This article angered me. I thought it was extremely biased in Palestinian favor and points the finger at the state of Israel for all the problems between the two countries, when in reality, both countries are at fault.