VOL. XLIV

No. 21

21 May 2001

The Political Scene

The Palestinians have accepted the findings and recommendations of the Mitchell committee in toto, while the Israelis like some parts of the committees report more than others. US Secretary of State Colin Powell has acknowledged that the violence in the occupied territories is not making his attempt to sell revised sanctions to Iraqs neighbors any easier.

Israel And The Palestinians Reply To Mitchell

Israel and the Palestinians on 15 May...