Although the Palestinian Authority is not a recognized state, it has been given "observer" status at the UN, and allowed to join UN groups such as UNESCO. Israel has protested this, and now we have an excellent example of why: UNESCO is working on a draft reolution on East Jerusalem and especially the Temple Mount, AKA al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble ( Read more... )

There has been considerable talk over the last few weeks about a "one-state solution" between Israel and the Palestinians. It is, at best, wishful thinking, and part of the reason why is in an L. A. times editorial today at:
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-benami-israel-two-state-20131006,0,4331142.storyLike it or not, the ( Read more... )