Mideast

Ideas

Op-Ed: Building of Muslim-Jewish ties brings hope for Mideast

A growing global movement of Muslims and Jews committed to communication, reconciliation and cooperation in time will contribute to the realization of peace in the Holy Land, two interfaith leaders write.

By Marc Schneier and Shamsi Ali November 25, 2012 8:01 pm

State Dept. official’s Mideast itinerary rears Jerusalem issue

Jerusalem’s relationship to Israel was raised anew with the recent itinerary for a State Department official’s Middle East visit.

March 29, 2012 3:30 pm

Threats to cut Egypt assistance could impact Israel, U.S. influence in Mideast

If U.S. aid to Egypt is cut amid deteriorating relations between Washington and Cairo, a crucial lever of U.S. influence in the region would be gone, with implications not just for Israel-Egypt relations but for America’s ability to contain Iran.

February 12, 2012 7:54 pm