Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 37

14-Sep-2009

Political Comment (14 September 2009)

Israel's decision to build some 450 further housing units in the West Bank has come under fire from all sides, including the settlers. Iran has offered to talk about everything except its nuclear activities. In Lebanon, prime minister designate Saad Hariri has given up on trying to form a government, but is likely to be renominated.

Israel Expands Settlements

The Israelis went to some...