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IPF Letter in The New York Times

It is sobering yet productive that three distinguished Israelis are generating ideas despite the unfortunate but realistic conclusion that “a comprehensive peace agreement is unattainable right now.”

In Meeting, A Chance for A Regional Approach

Today, President Barack Obama meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after weeks of speculation about how the two countries will address the threat of Iran potentially obtaining nuclear weapons, and with little expectation for progress on Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.  However, the Iranian threat – coupled with the historic changes of governments across the Middle East – could actually serve as a strategic opportunity for these leaders to address Iran while advancing regional democratic efforts alongside Israeli-Palestinian peace.

The Right Balance on Iran

Israel Policy Forum applauds President Barack Obama’s commitment to Israel’s security outlined in his address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

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Don't Stress About Dividing Old Jerusalem, Yet

Former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and Israel Daniel Kurtzer and Canadian Ambassador Michael Bell found a solution to how to divide the Old City of Jerusalem, which "is too small, too densely populated, too architecturally linked," to split. Don't do it.

Instead they propose an alternative:

Construct a special regime that defers the issue of sovereignty and instead focuses on how to administer and manage the Old City with strong third-party participation.


 

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