Interpreting the Middle East for North Americans—
Interpreting North America for the Middle East

The War Against Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

6 A Dangerous Partnership: Israel Undermines U.S. Efforts to Forge Anti-Terrorism Coalition—Rachelle Marshall

8 Israel Takes Advantage of U.S. Anti-Terrorism Campaign to Wreak Havoc on Palestinian Statebuilding Efforts—Richard H. Curtiss

11 Despite Obstacles Foreign and Domestic, President Bush Still Can Win War of Words on Terrorism—Delinda C. Hanley

12 Israel Shows U.S. How Not to Fight Terrorism—Charley Reese

13 The Assassination of Rehavam Ze’evi Does Not Kill Racism in Israel—Donald Neff

14 “Why Do They Hate Us So Much?”—Ahmed Bouzid

15 Business and Peace Don’t Mix: Caterpillar’s Role in Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes—Sherri Muzher

17 Did Libya Really Destroy Pan Am 103? Or Is There a Cover-Up?—Andrew I. Killgore

19 Cracks Beginning to Appear in Congress’ New-Found Sense of Responsibility—Shirl McArthur

21 Fear Could Be the Key to Middle East Peace—John V. Whitbeck

23 Palestinian Injuries and Deaths Accumulate Sharply—Mitchell Kaidy

24 Palestinian Prisoners: Our Living Martyrs—Samah Jabr With Betsy Mayfield

25 LAW Report: 11 Female Palestinian Detainees in Israel, Three Under 15, Suffer Appalling Conditions in Neve Tirza Prison, Al Ramleh

26 Israel’s Lobby Tries to Widen Net Against Terrorism—Richard H. Curtiss

53 Civil Liberties Jeopardized as Arabs, Muslims Find Themselves Caught in Web of Federal Investigations—Roxane Assaf

82 Muslim Women Voice Their Concerns in Aftermath of Sept. 11 Tragedy—Pat McDonnell Twair

Special Reports

9 Pakistan’s Heavy Burden and Other Ramifications of the Afghan War—M.M. Ali

28 Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Evoke Painful Memories for Lebanon, Ambivalence About Implications—Samaa Abu Sharar

29 Egypt Happy to See U.S. Destroy Its Armed Opposition, Worried About Resentment on the Street—Andrew Hammond

31 Will America’s Post-Sept. 11 Love Affair With the U.N. Be Just Another One-Year Stand?—Ian Williams

33 A Tide in Kashmir’s History—Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai

34 Sept. 11 Fallout Has Serious Implications for Turkey’s Fragile Economy, Regional Role—Jon Gorvett

35 Threatened by Its Neighbors, Damascus Clamps Down on “Opinion of the Other”—Sami Moubayed

47 European Press: Support for U.S. Bombing of Afghanistan Wanes as Campaign Continues, Injuries Mount—Lucy Jones

49 The Far East: Nervousness Over Afghanistan—John Gee

51 American Red Cross President Bernadine Healy Resigns Amid Red Shield of David Controversy—Delinda C. Hanley

68 A Cautionary Tale: Islam and Judaism—Hameeda Al-Kawari

Departments

3 Letters to the Editor

38 Issues in the News—Compiled by Nizar Wattad

42 The World Looks at the Middle East—Cartoons

43 Other People’s Mail

55 Southern California Chronicle: AFSC Representative Recalls Durban Racism Conference, Kindness of South Africans After Sept. 11—Pat and Samir Twair

59 Northern California Chronicle: Hundreds Attend Open Prayer Service in Berkeley After Sept. 11 Attacks—Elaine Pasquini

62 The MIDEAST IN THE MIDWEST: Evidence at Civil Rights Forum Shows Federal, State Representatives Have Much to Learn—Kristin Szremski

65 Northwest News: Wortland Mideast Peace Groups Protest Ehud Barak’s Appearance at World Affairs Council—Elaine Kelley

69 Christianity and the Middle East: Centuries-Long Immunity From Attacks on Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity Ends—Fred Strickert

72 ISLAM IN AMERICA: American Muslims to Osama bin Laden and Co.: Don’t Do Us Any Favors—Riad Z. Abdelkarim

73 Israel and Judaism: War Against Terror Provides Opportunity to Move Toward Mideast Peace—Allan C. Brownfeld

84 Muslim-American Activism: AMA National Convention Urges U.S. to Listen to Muslims

85 ARAB-AMERICAN ACTIVISM: CPAP Holds 10th Annual Conference

89 WAGING PEACE: Arab-Christian Suffering in the Holy Land

94 HUMAN RIGHTS: London Vigil Marks Anniversary of Balfour Declaration

95 COLLEGE CAMPUS ACTIVISM: GWU Town Hall Meeting

97 DIPLOMATIC DOINGS: Emir of Qatar Meets With Leaders of Muslim-, Arab-American Organizations

99 Facts for Your Files: September 2001 Chronology of U.S.-Middle East Relations—Compiled by Sara Powell

108 Book Review: Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran—Reviewed by Hugh S. Galford

110 Bulletin Board

114 Publishers’ Page

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