Washington Post columnist Robert Novak and the Daily Star Lebanon’s editorial examine Arab nations’ olive branch extended to the Israelis, and the consequences of the latter’s rejection of it:
- Olive Branch From Hamas (Washington Post)
- What are Arabs to make of Israel’s persistent refusal to make peace? (Daily Star Lebanon)
Admissions at American universities in the Middle East demonstrate a fondness for American values and ideas, but not foreign policy:
- Mideast Relations 101 (Washington Post)
Moderator of popular Muslim Brotherhood blog and 23 other members are arrested by Egyptian state security services across the country:
- State Security Raids Home, Detains Brotherhood Blogger (Daily Star Egypt)
Opposition to Islamic vigilantism in Pakistan escalates as tens of thousands protest against the ultra-conservative leader of the Lal Masjid, Abdul Aziz:
- Karachi Protest at Sharia Mosque (BBC News)
Stressing integration, citizenship, and attaining interests of Muslim communities, leader of Pan-European Muslim organization urges strong participation in France’s upcoming elections:
- France: Muslims Can Make a Difference in Presidential Polls says Top Leader (Adnkronos International)
