Different Planets: Israeli commentator Uri Avnery offers a disturbing look at the differing views of israelis and those in the Arab world at the July release of Lebanese prisoners.7-19-08

King Abdullah Urges US Pressure for Palestine-Israel Peace The king tells the US Congress: "Some will say: 'This is not the core issue in the Middle East.' I come here today as your friend to tell you that this is the core issue. And this core issue is producing severe consequences for our world."

Being Faithful Witnesses: Serving God in a Changing World by Jean Zaru, Ramallah Monthly Meeting, Middle East Yearly Meeting

"No American President Can Stand Up to Israel"
Paul Craig Roberts. Counterpunch. 8-07
A hard hitting review of Israel's powerful influence on US policy.