Competing governments, along with differences in birthrates, refugee population, cultural and religious attitudes, and prosperity all contribute to the growing distinction between Gaza and the West Bank
- The Palestinians’ Opposite Poles (Washington Post)
“[P]ublic silence and private anger” is Pakistani reaction to US suggestions that would threaten their plans to stabilize relations with Afghanistan after the US withdrawal:
- Rebuffing U.S., Pakistan Balks at Crackdown (NY Times)
A positive sign for the closing of Guantanamo:
Livni was forced to cancel a trip to England under the fear arrest for her part in Israel’s war on Gaza:
- Israel Angry Over UK Livni Warrant (Al Jazeera)
In anticipation that orthodox beliefs would interfere with soldiers ability to carry out orders:
- Israel: Who Will Soldiers Obey on Settlements – Netanyahu or Rabbis? (Christian Science Monitor)
With Iranian demands that the US release several Iranian prisoners, analysts believe the trial of the Americans will be used as a bargaining chip:
- Iran Intends to go Forward with Espionage Trial of 3 Americans (Washington Post)
A former prosecutor anticipates US officials would likely resort to a “conspiracy” prosecution and offer one of the men a plea bargain in exchange for testimony against the others:
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