Larry Derfner
Articles by Derfner, Larry
Arab Media Slams Pro-Israel Lobby over Freeman Controversy
March 13, 2009
The defeat of ex-diplomat Chas Freeman is seen as a sign of Obama administration weakness.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Bush's Iraqi Shoe Assailant Gets Three Years in Jail
March 12, 2009
Muntandher al-Zaidi also called Bush a "dog," and his family shouted the same epithet at the judge.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Israel Cautions U.S. on Talking to Iran
March 10, 2009
Israeli intelligence fears that Iran will exploit talks to buy time to produce nuclear weapons.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Hamas Gains in Popularity With Palestinians After War With Israel
March 9, 2009
New polling shows that even in the more moderate West Bank, Hamas is winning new supporters.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
In Iraq, an 'Ugly Battle' for Power Predicted After U.S. Drawdown
March 6, 2009
A key Arab columnist warns of a messy power vacuum as U.S. troops leave that could be filled by Iran.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Iran: Our Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel
March 5, 2009
Israeli analysts agree with Iran's claim but are divided about its ability to use chemical warheads.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Netanyahu Makes Last-Ditch Efforts to Avoid Right-Wing Government in Israel
March 3, 2009
The man who will probably be Israel's prime minister is trying to cobble together a unity government.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Clinton Upholds U.S. Boycott of Hamas on Mideast Trip
March 2, 2009
On her first swing through the region as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton faces questions on Gaza.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Muslim World Cool Toward Bin Laden, but Cooler Toward the United States
February 27, 2009
The Palestinian territories are the only place where most Muslims view bin Laden positively.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Iran Buoyed by Nuclear Plant Test Run
February 26, 2009
Tehran exults after test, saying its nuclear facility could come online in a matter of months.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Israel Asks Clinton to Boycott U.N. Conference
February 25, 2009
Concerns that the antiracism conference will become a forum for denunciations of the Jewish state
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
In Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu Is Likely to Build a Right-Wing Government
February 24, 2009
The presumptive prime minister grows impatient after his overtures to centrists.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Photo Blackmail in Saudi Arabia
February 21, 2009
In one case, a teenager is sentenced to 500 lashes for threatening.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Obama's Overtures Toward Iran Worry Nearby Arab Nations
February 20, 2009
Gulf states fear the outcome if the United States fails to halt Tehran's moves to get nuclear weapons.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Possibly Driven by U.S. Pressure, Egypt Frees No. 1 Political Prisoner
February 19, 2009
Officially, Ayman Nour was released for health reasons, but supporters credit Washington.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Israeli Convicted of Spying for Iran
February 18, 2009
Iranian-born Israeli reportedly cooperated with Iran's consulate in Turkey.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Israel May Trade Jailed Palestinian Leader for Kidnapped Soldier
February 17, 2009
Many Israeli politicians see firebrand Marwan Barghouti as preferable to the rising power of Hamas.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
In Iraq, Iranian Leader Receives Warm Welcome
February 13, 2009
The visit by Iran's foreign minister revives U.S. fears about closer ties between Iraq and Iran.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Palestinians Give Thumbs Down to Israeli Election Results
February 12, 2009
Many fear that the success of far-right parties makes progress in peace talks much less likely.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Israeli Election Math Favors Netanyahu
February 9, 2009
Likud's leader has lost ground to a far-right party, but he is still expected to become prime minister.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Turkish Leader Tries to Calm Western Fears After Davos Dust-up With Israeli President
February 6, 2009
Turkey says its prime minister's public spat with Israel's president was not aimed at Washington.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Landslide Win for Iraq's Maliki in Elections
February 5, 2009
Maliki's party performed very well in provincial elections, particularly in Baghdad and Basra.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Gaza War May Be Over, but So Is Israeli Political Unity
February 2, 2009
Right-wing Likud leader Netanyahu is leading in the polls, in part by playing the nationalist card.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Iran's Ahmadinejad Endorses Another Holocaust Denial Conference
January 30, 2009
The Iranian president sent a message of encouragement to a controversial Tehran meeting.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
Arab World Is Downbeat in Wake of Gaza War
January 29, 2009
Some say it reveals the Muslim world's weakness. Others say it makes a two-state solution less likely.
Nation & World - Mideast Watch
