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

The U.S. War on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

6 Israel’s Victorious Scenario: Occupation and “Autonomy” for the Palestinians—Jeff Halper

7 Ariel Sharon Brings His Bag of Tricks to George Bush’s White House—Richard H. Curtiss

8 Bush Gives Up Posing as “Peacemaker” to Emerge as Sharon’s Staunch Ally—Rachelle Marshall

11 Going the Extra Mile Does Not Mean Abandoning the Justness of Our Cause—Samah Jabr

12 Family, Friends Pull Out All Stops to Free Dr. Riad Abdelkarim From Israeli Prison —Pat McDonnell Twair

14 Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Gauge American Support—Richard H. Curtiss

17 On Behalf of Israel, Washington’s War Party Hopes to Divide and Conquer—Richard H. Curtiss

18 The USS Liberty: Still Covered Up After 35 Years—James M. Ennes, Jr.

20 Israeli Onslaught Prompts Outpouring of Congressional Support—Shirl McArthur

24 UNRWA Director Hansen Begins Third Term, Continues to Speak Out—Ian Williams

25 Sharon’s Fifth Visit: Another Bombing, Dramatic Moments—Eugene Bird

26 From Would-be Volunteer Peacekeeper To Involuntary Israeli Detainee—Alison Weir

30 Hezbollah Adviser Says U.S. Now “an Expert in Attracting Enemies, Not Friends”—Samaa Abu Sharar

33 Osama bin Laden—From Hero to Renegade—Richard H. Curtiss

45 U.N. Report: U.S., Israel Backtrack, Lose Track of Who Started It All in the First Place—Ian Williams

47 U.N. Membership for Palestine—Now—John V. Whitbeck

54 The Killing of Suraida Gharbieh: “Defensive Shield” or Offensive Slaying—Roxane Assaf

56 Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu Calls For End to Israeli Occupation—Sr. Elaine Kelley

59 Daoud Kuttab Recalls Destruction of TV Station, Al Quds University Plight—Pat McDowell Twair

Special Reports

23 In Memoriam: Dr. Hala Maksoud—Andrew I. Killgore

29 The Logic of Economics Helps Bury Traditional Hatchets in Turkey’s Neighborhood—Jon Gorvett

31 Corruption Trials in Damascus: A Popular New Trend?—Sami Moubayed

34 Subcontinental Drifts—Toward Instability, War and Constitutional Changes—M.M. Ali

36 Strong Reaction in SE Asia to Israeli Attacks, U.S. Indulgence—John Gee

43 European Press: Bush’s April Remarks on Mideast: “End of an Irresponsible Wait-and-See Policy”?—Lucy Jones

48 For Palestinians, Nonviolent Resistance Hasn’t Ended Racism—Delinda C. Hanley

52 Aga Khan Trust for Culture Helps Bring Silk Road to National Mall—Janet McMahon

Departments

3 Letters to the Editor

38 Issues in the News—Compiled by Nizar Wattad

42 The World Looks at the Middle East—Cartoons

60 The Mideast in the Midwest: Journalist Robert Fisk Critiques “Lobotomized” U.S. Media Coverag—Kristin Szremski

62 New York and Tri-state News: “Megaphones and Muffled Voices” Conference Addresses Media Activism—Jane Adas

66 Christianity and the Middle East: The Siege of the Church of the Nativity: A Quest For Credibility—Fred Strickert

69 Israel and Judaism: Is it Anti-Semitic to Criticize Israel And its Policies—Allan C. Brownfeld

71 Other People’s Mail

80 Northern California Chronicle: San Francisco Awaits Opening of “Eternal Egypt” Exhibition From British Museum—Elaine Pasquini

82 Southern California Chronicle: Ibish/Herschensohn Debate at Nixon Center Library Challenges Outdated Israeli Myth—Pat and Samir Twair

86 Muslim-American Activism: Israeli Arrests of Americans Subject of Urgent News Conference

86 ARAB-AMERICAN ACTIVISM: Dr. Hisham Sharabi Honored at Georgetown Conference

87 WAGING PEACE: An American Eyewitness to Ramallah Under Siege

95 STUDENT ACTIVISM: ISU Christians and Muslims Join to Support Palestine

96 DIPLOMATIC DOINGS: Admiral Moore Remembers Bahrain Service

98 Facts for Your Files: March, April 2002 Chronology of U.S.-Mideast Relation
—Compiled by Sara Powell

104 Book Review: Finding Palestine—Reviewed by Scott Turner

105 AET Book Club Catalog

111 Bulletin Board

112 2002 AET Choir of Angels

113 Middle East Marketplace

114 Publishers’ Page

47 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

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