Fence in Jerusalem May Face Barriers

By Leslie Susser
Published on July 21, 2005

A year after the U.N.-affiliated International Court of Justice at The Hague ruled that Israel's West Bank security barrier was illegal, controversy over the section in and around Jerusalem could spark new international pressure on the Jewish state to change the fence route or stop construction altogether.

Europe Held Key in U.N. Fence Ruling

By Rachel Pomerance
Published on July 22, 2004

When it comes to action at the United Nations, Europe -- considered by many observers to be the organization's moral bellwether -- often decides the course.

That was the case again this week as the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding that Israel comply with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that it must tear down its West Bank security barrier and compensate Palestinians affected by its construction.

U.N. Failing in Conflict-Resolution Role

By James D. Besser
Published on July 22, 2004

All of this comes to mind in the face of this week's effort by the Palestinians to generate anti-Israel resolutions in the General Assembly in response to the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) -- the judicial but injudicious arm of the United Nations -- that Israel's controversial new security barrier is illegal and must be torn down.

Is There a Hole in the Fence Plan?

By Leslie Susser
Published on February 26, 2004

The burnt-out hulk of an Israeli bus destroyed by a Palestinian suicide bomber had just arrived at The Hague on Sunday, when a second bus was blown up at a busy intersection in Jerusalem.

Bombing Hits Close to Home for Group

By Michael S. Arnold
Published on February 26, 2004

Lt. Gen. Moshe Ya'alon was describing the Palestinian Authority's strategy of terrorism, when a small commotion erupted in the corner of the room.

Hague Protest Mideast Conflict

By Toby Axelrod
Published on February 26, 2004

Holland turned into a staging ground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this week, as demonstrators converged on The Hague to talk about Israel's security barrier and Palestinian terrorism.

U.S. Should Support Right to Build Fence

By Rep. Henry Waxman
Published on February 12, 2004

Attacks on Israel are escalating again. With another deadly suicide bombing in the heart of Jerusalem, the race to thwart the infiltration of terrorists is up against yet another rush: to condemn Israel at the United Nations.

Israel Prepares for Fence Court Case

By Leslie Susser
Published on February 12, 2004

Israel claims that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has no jurisdiction to rule on the West Bank security barrier, but at the same time, the government is preparing detailed legal, security and diplomatic arguments and an intensive public relations campaign.

The government also announced this week that it may make significant changes in the fence's route, ahead of the Feb. 23 proceedings at The Hague.

Local Dems Query Candidate Clark

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 29, 2004

Some 20 people filtered into a Beverly Hills home last week to check out the credentials of Gen. Wesley K. Clark during a nationwide conference call with the Democratic presidential candidate.

Hello, I Must Be Going

By Luis Lainer
Published on January 22, 2004

There is something Marxist about Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's pledge to "disengage" Israel from the Palestinians through the completion of a security barrier and the evacuation of a few settlements. Just like Groucho Marx, Sharon is declaring his intention to leave and stay at the same time.

Hamas Returns to Terror in Gaza

By Dan Baron
Published on January 15, 2004

In dying, Reem al-Reyashi dealt a double blow: to Israelis who hoped Hamas had decided to show restraint and to fellow Palestinians quietly earning a living in one of the few places where Israeli-Palestinian cooperation still thrives.

Controversy Erupts in Shooting at Fence

By Dan Baron
Published on January 1, 2004

Talk about trading places. Last month, Gil Na'amati finished his three-year stint of compulsory military service after serving in Israel's artillery corps and spending time operating in the West Bank. Now the 22-year-old kibbutznik is the poster boy for Palestinian grievances against Israel.

During a demonstration last week by Palestinians and Israeli left-wingers against Israel's West Bank security barrier, Na'amati was shot by soldiers, who until recently might have stood shoulder to shoulder with him at a checkpoint. An American activist also was lightly hurt in the clash.

Olmert Withdrawal Plan Stirs Up Israel

By Leslie Susser
Published on December 11, 2003

In a single passionate interview recently, Ehud Olmert, Israel's deputy prime minister, managed to do what most politicians only dream about -- recast a nation's political and diplomatic agenda.

Peace Petition GetsWolfowitz’s Support

By Ron Kampeas
Published on November 6, 2003

A grass-roots petition for Israeli-Palestinian peace, chugging along slowly for months, took off last week when a powerful and surprising name was attached to it.

Israel Urged to Complete Security Fence

By Leslie Susser
Published on September 18, 2003

With Israel and the Palestinians seemingly on the brink of a new round of terrorism and response, calls for the speedy completion of the barrier between Israel and the West Bank are growing.