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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
  • No change

    Jonathan Spyer

    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

  • Have we learned nothing?

    Malachi O'Doherty
  • Peace talks doomed to failure

    ismail patel
  • Jonathan Freedland

    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

  • Soumaya Ghannoushi

    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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