Archive for the ‘United States’ Category
ON NETANYAHU Speaking To Congress
Published under Israel, Middle East, Mideast Negotiations, United States Mar 01, 2015
David Rothkopf on the U.S. – Israel Relationship
Published under Israel, Middle East, United States Aug 30, 2014
A Pivotal Moment for Israel
Published under Israel, Middle East, Mideast Negotiations, Palestine, United States Jan 20, 2014“My many years of involvement in the peace process teach me that the approaching decision is unlike previous ones. This is a watershed moment after which Israel will face a completely different situation – one which will be governed by new realities much less favorable than those Israel faces today. If Kerry’s mission fails, Israel will miss a historic window of opportunity to achieve an agreement that is optimal from its viewpoint. In the future, Israel may be forced to accept a bad agreement or live without an agreement, thereby compromising its Jewish or democratic character.”
- S. Daniel Abraham, Haaretz, Kerry Can Survive Failure, but Can Israel?
Six of One – Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act
Published under Funnies, United States Oct 02, 2013It’s Time to Stand Up to Extremism
Published under Global, Israel, Middle East, Mideast Negotiations, Palestine, United States Jul 24, 2013This is yet another pitiful example of extremists disparaging one another. Moderates must vocally stand up to extremism on both sides of the divide. Otherwise, we are stuck with a relentless zero-sum fight between anti-Israeli and anti-Palestinian groups trying to delegitimize the identity and the humanity of the other. Any group that does not accept the fundamental right of each nation to a state, to freedom and to dignity and peace is part of the problem.
If we do not stand up firmly and resolutely against these extremists on both sides, they will continue feeding and strengthening one another and eventually turn both Israelis and Palestinians into international lepers. It is already happening. The question is whether enough of us will stand up before it’s too late.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families from yesterday’s attack at the Boston Marathon. Our hearts our filled with sadness at the loss of 8 year old Martin Richard, and we hope that his wish for peace in the world comes true.
In his Baltimore Sun piece, Ziad J. Asali, discusses the tremendous hurdles that America faces with the vilification of our culture and people in the Arab world. Read the full article after the jump.
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch
Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu
Published under Israel, Middle East, Mideast Negotiations, OneVoice Movement, Palestine, United States Apr 05, 2013This week, Israel Policy Forum (IPF) delivered the following letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him to work with President Obama to take steps to advance a two-state solution. The letter was signed by over 100 prominent American Jewish philanthropists, businesspeople and community leaders. See the full letter and list of signatories after the jump.
By Julianna Storch [Read more →]