The Palestinians are facing horrible pressure but at the same time, don't they deserve it ( Read more... )

The UN finally made a statement, which appears to be masterful statesmanship.
Speaking for the Mid-East Quartet - the EU, the US, Russia and the UN - Mr Annan said any new government must accept previous agreements.
This is the rather carefully worded statement issued by Mr. Annan
The Quartet's statement, read by Mr Annan after a meeting in London, ( Read more... )