What goes on behind the doors at the Christians United for Israel conference? Our blogger Alice Bach talks about how the Christian Zionist movement cheers for Israel and pressures politicians; and more. Read more about The Electronic Intifada weekly podcast featuring Alice Bach on Christian Zionist conference 

Why was Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas trying to get Cuba to free a USAID contractor accused of spying and convicted of subversion? Read more about Hoping to unfreeze US aid dollars, Abbas asked Cuba to free accused American spy