Even the secretary-general of the Arab League has urged caution. But with Israelis building settlements and militants firing rockets, the two sides are careening toward a crisis.
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As peace talks founder, Palestine’s central banker helps build a state
With peace talks on the brink of collapse, many Palestinians say they will have no choice but to establish a state on their own. And Jihad Al-Wazir may be the key to that effort.

Activists mount new challenges to Israel as furor over raid continues
A second pro-Palestinian organization announced on Wednesday that it will send a flotilla of aid ships to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Deadly flotilla raid could pit Israel against Turkey, roiling region
The incident could have especially dire consequences for Israel’s relationship with Turkey, a major power in the region.
Activists sailing for Gaza anticipate confrontation with Israeli Navy
More than 700 international activists are speeding along the Mediterranean Sea from Turkey to the Gaza Strip, prepared for a stand-off with Israel.

One Jerusalem, or two?
As indirect peace talks begin, Israeli leaders are insisting that Jerusalem remain “unified.” But a new report suggests the city is anything but.