Israeli Annexation Plans: The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning
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Beginning July 1, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, could begin the process of annexing parts of the West Bank, despite this being a violation of international law․ For many inhabitants of the region, their future is at stake․

Voices from Gaza: "No Place Here Offers Protection"
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The Palestinian terror organization Hamas has launched rockets at cities in Israel from Gaza, and the counterattacks have made a bad situation even worse for the demoralized people of Gaza․ Only very few, though, dare criticize their leadership․

Interview with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi: "Russia in Syria Is a Stabilizing Factor Compared To the Alternative"
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The Arab League is coming to terms with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad despite all the atrocities committed in his country's civil war․ In an interview, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, 61, discusses the delicate balancing act in an explosive region․