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Fifa president Sepp Blatter proposes Israel v Palestine 'peace match' - The Guardian Tue, 19 May 2015 20:19:46 GMT

The Guardian

Fifa president Sepp Blatter proposes Israel v Palestine 'peace match' The Guardian Sepp Blatter, visiting the Middle East to try to persuade the Palestine FA (PFA) to drop a proposal to suspend Israel from the world body, on Tuesday proposed a peace match between their national teams. Blatter, the Fifa president, appeared at a news ... FIFA wants Israel and Palestine 'peace match'Sportsnet.ca Sepp Blatter's “mission of peace”: FIFA president trying to solve soccer ...NBCSports.com Blatter tries to calm Palestine-Israel FIFA disputeDeutsche Welle Daily Mail -teleSUR English all 187 news articles »

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The Vatican Recognizes Palestine - New York Times Tue, 19 May 2015 07:21:14 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

The Vatican Recognizes Palestine New York Times The decision by the Vatican to join a growing number of governments in recognizing a state of Palestine is an effort to help a friend see how peace in this fractious region can be encouraged. Sadly, Israel continues with its narrow and worrisome vision. The state of Palestine? Still mired in Jew hatredJerusalem Post Israel News The Nation magazine's shameful history of aiding ethnic cleansing in PalestineThe Electronic Intifada (blog) Europe can reverse the US failures on PalestineThe Daily Star Waterloo Record -CNN -Al-Monitor all 824 news articles »

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Two Arab Nuns From Palestine Are Canonized by Pope Francis - New York Times Sun, 17 May 2015 23:16:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Two Arab Nuns From Palestine Are Canonized by Pope Francis New York Times ROME — Pope Francis canonized two 19th-century nuns from Ottoman-ruled Palestine on Sunday, just days after the Vatican moved to formally recognize a state of Palestine, offering tacit support to a bid for full sovereignty. The canonization of Sister ... Pope Francis Canonizes Two 19th-Century Palestinian Nuns as SaintsWall Street Journal Pope canonizes 2 nuns from 19th century PalestineFox News Pope Francis calls Palestinian leader an 'angel of peace'New York Post BBC News -USA TODAY -Newsweek all 979 news articles »

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Will Vatican's Palestine reference impact Jewish-Catholic ties? - Jewish Journal Tue, 19 May 2015 21:35:01 GMT

Jewish Journal

Will Vatican's Palestine reference impact Jewish-Catholic ties? Jewish Journal When considering the Vatican's creep toward recognition of Palestinian statehood, think “Israel-Vatican” and not “Jewish-Catholic,” say Jewish officials involved in dialogue with the church. A May 13 announcement on an agreement regarding the ... When Pope Francis recognises the state of PalestineMiddle East Monitor Does it matter that the pope has recognised Palestine?The Conversation UK AP corrects 'angel of peace' quote from Pope Francis to Palestinian leaderNOLA.com Philly.com -MercoPress all 261 news articles »

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The Missouri History Museum's Palestine Exception: A case study on how the St ... - Mondoweiss Tue, 19 May 2015 16:53:36 GMT

Mondoweiss

The Missouri History Museum's Palestine Exception: A case study on how the St ... Mondoweiss We recently had an opportunity to see how Jewish establishment groups in St. Louis exercise power in an attempt to control public discussions on Palestine/Israel. It was quite informative and is worth looking at in detail. In March, the Missouri ...

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Palestine Seeks Caribbean Support in Venezuela - teleSUR English Tue, 19 May 2015 16:16:34 GMT

teleSUR English

Palestine Seeks Caribbean Support in Venezuela teleSUR English The Palestinian Authority's foreign minister Riyad al-Malki met with his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez Tuesday to discuss ongoing cooperation. “Thanks to Venezuela for making us feel at home and offering everything … for the independence of ... "Venezuela is Palestine's Most Important Ally," Says Palestinian FMVenezuelanalysis.com Venezuela affirms support for Palestinian statehoodGlobalPost all 6 news articles »

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Increasing pressure on Palestine to adhere to the two-state compromise - Middle East Monitor (blog) Tue, 19 May 2015 15:44:47 GMT

Middle East Monitor (blog)

Increasing pressure on Palestine to adhere to the two-state compromise Middle East Monitor (blog) Ramona Wadi The Vatican has added its voice to the symbolic diplomatic gestures recognising Palestine as a state. A process that was reignited last October by Sweden and encouraged by the Palestinian Authority as a means of detracting from the ... Christians for Fair Witness on the Middle East Congratulates the Palestinian ...Religion News Service Give Up on Netanyahu, Go to the United NationsNew York Times Pope No Saint On Palestinian Saints?The Jewish Week Arutz Sheva -The Sudbury Star all 198 news articles »

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Israel, Palestine and the Boycott Debate on Campus - New York Times Fri, 15 May 2015 22:08:33 GMT

Israel, Palestine and the Boycott Debate on Campus New York Times When this same movement emerged in Europe in 2005, those who warned of its true motives and potential outcomes were dismissed as alarmist. It took less than a decade for the mask to fall and for cries of “Free Palestine” to give way to cries of “Jew ... and more »

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Catholic League's Donohue: Vatican Wrong on 'Palestine' - Newsmax Mon, 18 May 2015 22:57:44 GMT

Al-Bawaba

Catholic League's Donohue: Vatican Wrong on 'Palestine' Newsmax The first thing you have to say is this: if you're going to talk about a Palestinian State, go ahead and do it. [But] make sure you recognize Israel before we ask anybody to recognize Palestine," Donohue said Monday on "The Steve Malzberg Show" on ... Palestinian Authority Submits Request to File Lawsuits Against Israel at ICCAlgemeiner all 62 news articles »

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Iran will protect 'oppressed' in Yemen, Palestine and Bahrain – Khamenei - RT Mon, 18 May 2015 14:06:40 GMT

RT

Iran will protect 'oppressed' in Yemen, Palestine and Bahrain – Khamenei RT Iran will protect oppressed people in Yemen, Palestine and elsewhere in the region, Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said, again slamming Tehran's main geopolitical rival, Saudi Arabia, for its aggressive policies. “Yemen, Bahrain and ... and more »