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IPF Letter in The New York Times

By Israel Policy Forum
Friday, April 27, 2012 - 9:09am
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

By The Pulse
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 12:41pm

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

By Israel Policy Forum
Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 5:22pm

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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A Two-State Solution

A two-state solution - an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip existing peacefully alongside Israel - is an imperative.  It is the only way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ensure Israel's security and future as a Jewish and democratic state.  It is also in the interests of the United States, Israel, the Palestinians and the international community.

Nonetheless, the possibility of achieving a negotiated two-state solution is disappearing. More and more people in the region are talking seriously about other options, particularly the one-state solution. The resulting bi-national state would end Israel's Jewish and democratic character, and destroy the primary rationale for Israel's existence: to serve as a national home for the Jewish people.

Therefore, the United States must work diligently with the Israelis and Palestinians to preserve and then implement the two-state option.  In short, there is no alternative to it except a state of permanent war and/or the loss of Israel's Jewish identity.

 

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