The Annapolis conference Cif bloggers debate the issues raised at the Middle East peace conference held at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in November 2007
The situation between Israel and Gaza is one of conflict: recent events only reinforce the reality that this is likely to become open war
A lasting settlement? Karma Nabulsi While George Bush talks up the prospects for peace, in reality he backs Israel's assault on Palestinians' legitimate national aspirations
A bad investment Seth Freedman Seth Freedman: The time is ripe for Israel to begin making repayments to the Palestinians, not to amass more bad debts in order to expand settlements
Cold comforts Seth Freedman Seth Freedman: The year that was: The feeling of security and apathy within Israel's borders has done little to enhance the prospect of a peaceful 2008
A tale of two cities Seth Freedman Seth Freedman: East Jerusalem is of no practical or religious use to Israel. Allowing it to become the Palestinian capital would benefit everyone
Divided and ruled in Paris Karma Nabulsi Behind the donors' dollars lies an unholy alliance bent on destroying Hamas in Gaza - no matter the humanitarian cost to ordinary Palestinians
Struggle for equality Nadia Hijab and Victoria Brittain Nadia Hijab and Victoria Brittain: A one state solution might be the fairest outcome for Israel and Palestine. But first Palestinians must focus on securing their basic rights
Hamas is here to stay Azzam Tamimi Azzam Tamimi: Post-Annapolis, those interested in resolving the conflict have no option but to knock on its door
The best we could get Hillel Schenker
All we need is a miracle Chris Doyle
Have we learned nothing? Malachi O'Doherty
Peace talks doomed to failure ismail patel
Olmert's bold step Jonathan Freedland Jonathan Freedland: Annapolis: By recognising the pain and suffering of Palestinians, Israel's prime minister showed his strength
Keep the cynics at bay Daniel Levy Daniel Levy: Annapolis: Today's meeting could revive hopes for Middle East peace, but only if the participants can silence the sceptics
Chasing a ghost Soumaya Ghannoushi Soumaya Ghannoushi: Annapolis: The 'viable Palestinian state' is an illusion, a deformed reality from which Palestinians must break free
Conflict resolution Ian Williams Ian Williams: Annapolis: Israel's anachronistic founding document - 60 years old this week - should be the starting point for peace talks
Speaking practically Tony Bayfield Tony Bayfield: Annapolis: Too often in the Middle East extremists have been allowed to win out. This a rare chance for pragmatism
Win, win? Martin Woollacott Martin Woollacott: Annapolis: Saudi Arabia's decision to attend next week's conference is to make sure Arab states cannot be blamed for failure.
Deja-vu in the Middle East Joschka Fischer Annapolis: Like Clinton before him, Bush is racing to resolve one of the world's most dangerous conflicts before his presidency ends
The best deal on offer Seth Freedman Seth Freedman: When inhabitants of the Middle East can live together in harmony a one-state solution may work. Until then, two states is the only way
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