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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 Talk with Dov Weissglas: On The Peace Process, Netanyahu’s Coalition & What Lies Ahead

By The Pulse, October 26, 2011
Dov Weissglas discusses how Netanyahu is approaching the peace process is constrained by his coalition. Also, he talks about the current role both the Quartet and Hamas in restarting negotiations.

Netanyahu declares Israel will act unilaterally if Palestinians declare state

By The Pulse
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 11:41am

In a speech given at the Saban Forum in Jerusalem yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that if the Palestinians unilaterally declare a state, Israel would also take unilateral acts. Stressing his interest in reaching a final agreement, he said:

There is no substitute for negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and any unilateral attempt outside that framework will unravel the existing agreements between us, and could entail unilateral steps by Israel.

How is the latest Israel-U.S. row different from any other?

By David Twersky
Writer on Israel, American Jewry and American politics
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 5:35pm

The debate between the US and Israel over Jewish settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has a long and distinguished pedigree. Over time, it has been managed so that bi-lateral relations almost never reached a boiling point. While there were skirmishes during the Clinton administration - especially when Mr. Netanyahu was Prime Minister, and some tough language from Sec. Rice during the second Bush term, relations were never threatened as they are today. 

Signs Of Hope For Peace; Obama Must Lead

By The Pulse
Monday, August 3, 2009 - 4:02pm

This week's edition of The Economist tackles the Israeli-Palestinian peace process with two articles addressing the current state of negotiations and the role of American diplomacy.

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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