Tag Archive: Mustafa Barghouthi

Jan 11

Should the U.N. Recognize Palestine As A Sovereign Nation?

While Israel-Palestine relations are always a hot-button issue, yesterday’s Intelligence2 U.S. debate on whether or not the United Nations should fully recognize the State of Palestine became particularly heated. Two Palestinian activists engaged with two former Israeli government envoys in a passionate (and sometimes personal) discussion on topics such as security, economic growth, and the right of …

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Jan 07

Intelligence Squared U.S.: Will 2012 See a Palestinian State?

In late September, Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian National Authority, appeared before the General Assembly at the United Nations to request full membership for the State of Palestine. After 20 years of failed talks with Israel, can this plea to the international community be the only path to a two-state solution, or will this …

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