A senior Palestinian official has said the Palestinians ought to unilaterally declare a state if peace talks with Israel do not succeed.

Good luck, chaps. picked by mahler87 7 months ago

Former President Carter said Monday that Hamas — the Islamic militant group that has called for the destruction of Israel — is prepared to accept the right of the Jewish state to "live as a neighbor next door in peace."

Actually, maybe not

But Carter warned that there would not be peace if Israel and the U.S. continue to shut out Hamas and its main backer, Syria. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

This is a unique way to look at peace protests. A fabulous photographer I am blessed to know took photos at a peace protest and put them together with the audio. If you are interested you can find more of his work here: picked by readingitall 2 years ago

History textbooks for Israeli Arab students this year will for the first time present the Palestinian version of Israel’s creation as a “catastrophe.” picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Aka, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, & others want reparations. They claim to be the original inhabitants of land now occupied by Israel & Palestine. They also are demanding a recognition that Joshua ordered the “smiting” of 12,000 men and the burning of the entire metropolis. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

After many months of bitter clashes with Hamas and Israel, a truce has been agreed to by both parties. In addition, the Israeli blockade of Gaza will end. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

"The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s major sources of instability. Americans are directly connected to this conflict, and increasingly imperiled by its devastation. There is a long history involved as well as many viewpoints. Find out more here.

There is a bias as with anything but still has quite a bit information. Other links can be found here and here. picked by addoccini 6 months ago

AU Peace and Security Commissioner Said Djinnit said Khartoum agreed to a "hybrid" force of between 17,000 and 19,000 troops after "clarifications" from AU and UN officials. picked by gammerus 1 year ago

The "Combatants for Peace" movement was started jointly by Palestinians and Israelis, who have taken an active part in the cycle of violence; Israelis as soldiers in the Israeli army (IDF) and Palestinians as part of the violent struggle for Palestinian freedom. After brandishing weapons for so many years, and having seen one another only through weapon sights, we have decided to put dow... read full post picked by Marli 6 months ago

In one of the most keenly anticipated sales of rock memorabilia for years, Gail Renard, a TV comedy writer, is to auction Lennon's handwritten lyrics for Give Peace A Chance, which have hung in her study for years. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Washington – President George W. Bush today officially ended his three day search for Palestine on his Oval Office globe. picked by gratheo 1 year ago

Be part of the largest online peace demonstration. picked by mishypoo 11 months ago

The peace symbol is 50; and you thought it all started with the Viet Nam war. Wrong! picked by bevissimo 6 months ago

The owner of a small German computer company has fired three non-smoking workers because they were threatening to disturb the peace after they requested a smoke-free environment. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

About 45,000 people gathered today (6th August 2008) in Peace Memorial Park to hear Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba give an address. In the speech, Mayor Akiba called for the abolition of all nuclear weapons.

Full transcript of the speech in the comments picked by pocksucket 1 month ago

An Italian "artist" whose "art" consists of going on vacation was hitch-hiking, dressed as a bride to promote world peace. She had said she wanted to show that she could put her trust in the kindness of local people yet was murdered. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

December 22nd is the designated day for Orgasm for Peace. If you can pull it off (hoo hoo, haa haa)...timed for the winter solstice.

Come on boys.... picked by suebe 9 months ago

After being warned by Israel that his house was about to be destroyed by missiles for being used for militant activity, a man's neighbors and relatives formed a human shield around the house and Israel canceled the demolition. picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago

A federal jury awarded $16 million to a Jewish man who claimed that Palestinian groups backed a terrorist attack in Israel in which he was wounded, but he could get triple that amount under a law allowing US citizens to sue organizations involved in overseas terrorism. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Anat Biletzki is a professor of philosophy at Tel-Aviv University. She is the former chairperson of B’Tselem—The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. Posted for some news balance. picked by DerAlt1 6 months ago