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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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G8 takes strong stance on settlements, Gaza and Gilad Shalit

By The Pulse
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 5:04pm

Last week, prior to its meeting in Italy, the G8 issued a statement calling for a settlement freeze in the West Bank. This week, the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations called for the immediate release of Gilad Shalit, and for the crossings in Gaza to be opened without delay.

The Morning Beat - February 23

By The Pulse
Monday, February 23, 2009 - 11:24am

Forming Israel's next government

Binyamin Netanyahu, tasked with forming a government coalition, has not succeeded to strike a deal with either Tzipi Livni or Ehud Barak. He is due to hold a second meeting with Livni, but she so far holds that the chances of her joining a coalition are slim.

Cease-fire stalled because of political feud?

The Morning Beat - February 19

By The Pulse
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 11:00am

 

Forming a Government Coalition

Israeli President Shimon Peres has met with the leaders of the major parties and will now have to decide who will be tasked with forming the next government.

Yisrael Beitenu's Avigdor Lieberman threw his support behind the Likud's Binyamin Netanyahu. President Peres called for a meeting tomorrow with Netanyahu and Kadima's Tzipi Livni. And Kadima officials are already pointing to the benches of the opposition.

Nervous Anticipation

By Roberta Fahn Schoffman
IPF Jerusalem Representative; former Advisor to Ehud Barak for Diaspora Affairs
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 11:08am

There is nervous anticipation in the air. Starting this evening, President Peres begins his festival of consultations during which he will try to identify the most promising prospect to form the next government. Both Likud and Kadima have stuck to their scripts, each claiming their right to the role. Lieberman, as we have noted, escaped the warm up act entirely and is arriving home this evening just in time for the main show. His lips were tight in Minsk, not letting on where he stands. And now he is savoring the effect that the dramatic unfolding of his support is sure to bring.

The Morning Beat - February 18

By The Pulse
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 10:53am

An Israel-Hamas Cease-fire?

Israel's security cabinet decided today to not finalize a cease-fire with Hamas, until a deal was made a release Gilad Shalit.

"We will negotiate his release first, and only then will we be willing to discuss things like the Gaza crossings and rebuilding the [Gaza] Strip," Olmert said Tuesday during a tour of Jerusalem.

Hamas responded that it rejects Israel's condition.

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