IPF in the News

May 08, 2013

Israel should take additional steps to encourage peace talks, longtime Likud minister Dan Meridor, who most recently served as Israel’s minister for intelligence and atomic energy, told The Times of Israel this week.

May 07, 2013

Dan Meridor told a breakfast meeting sponsored by the Israel Policy Forum that he is happy about Secretary Kerry's determination in trying to revive negotiations.

May 07, 2013

Israel's former deputy prime minister Dan Meridor said Monday that if the Palestinians or the Arab League are ready to negotiate a peace agreement Israel should "go for it!"

Apr 19, 2013

In Haaretz, Anshel Pfeffer questions Zeev Elkin's criticism of our leadership letter; says he "falsified the intentions of America’s Jewish leadership and cast aspersions on their intentions and loyalty, all for the sake of a headline."

Apr 17, 2013

"But there were compelling reasons to sign on, and while I have long been concerned with issues of territories and peace, it seems to me that they have taken on special urgency in recent months.  And I say this because Israelis whom I respect and who deserve our attention have been saying so."

Apr 15, 2013

"This letter has its weight and will help John Kerry in his mission.” And the Bishop of Jerusalem expresses this hope: “If John Kerry gets the settlement freeze, then yes, it would be encouraging for the resumption of peace talks," said Bishop Shomali.

Apr 15, 2013

"Netanyahu, who in the past has demonstrated that he is attuned to the thinking of the Jewish-American community, is also under renewed pressure from across the Atlantic to take advantage of Kerry’s interest in addressing the conflict by making his own – perhaps even dramatic – gesture for peace."

Apr 05, 2013

"A group of 100 American Jews, among them prominent philanthropists, rabbis and academics, has written a letter urging Israel to take concrete steps toward peace."

Apr 04, 2013

"The letter does not contain any criticism of Israeli policies. It lauds Obama’s recent visit to Israel and commends Netanyahu’s 'leadership' in resolving the Marmara dispute with Turkey. It states that by taking the recommended steps, Netanyahu would be challenging the Palestinian leaders to 'take similarly constructive steps, including, most importantly, a return to the negotiating table.'"

Apr 04, 2013

"The missive came several days before US Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to return to the region in to bolster efforts to restart peace negotiations between the sides."

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