Tag Archives: Salam Fayyad

Mideast Media Sampler – 05/07/2013

1) Bill Keller’s truism Former executive editor of the New York Times, Bill Keller states the obvious, “Syria is not Iraq.” In short, Keller argues that he trusts President Obama’s instincts. However since he offered a mea culpa for having … Continue reading

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Mideast Media Sampler – 04/24/2013

1) Friedman resurrects “Fayyadism” Some time ago, Thomas Friedman coined the term “Fayyadism,” a concept that, according to Nathan Brown, never had a chance. Why Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad never had a chance to meet the high expectations placed … Continue reading

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Salam and security sizzle

A couple of weeks ago, an Israeli father of seven, Meir Avshalom Chai was killed. Immediately afterwards, the IDF pursued and killed three suspects. (The same day the IDF killed three men attempting to infiltrate from Gaza.) Of course the … Continue reading

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A pillar of moderation

Yesterday, writing about the speculation surrounding a possible prisoner release to gain the freedom of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Backspin quoted, Dan Meridor: “Those who don’t know can talk,” Dan Meridor, Israel’s intelligence minister, said Monday on state radio. “Those … Continue reading

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Names will never hurt me – the double standard

Recently a number of bloggers got bent out of shape by comments made by incoming Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel’s father, “Obviously, he’ll influence the president to be pro-Israel. Why wouldn’t he? What is he, an Arab? He’s not going … Continue reading

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Scary quotes

Loved the BBC headline from yesterday’s terror attack in Jerusalem: Jerusalem car ‘attack’ hurts 15 Here’s how the story starts: At least 15 people have been injured in an apparent attack in Jerusalem, Israeli police say. They say a man … Continue reading

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