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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.

Gilead Sher

Interview with Gilead Sher: A very typical first meeting

Earlier today, The Pulse interviewed Gilead Sher, former Chief of Staff and Policy Coordinator for Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak.

Pulse: How do you think the meeting went this week between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu?

Sher: Diplomatically speaking, it was OK.  It was polite, well organized and nothing unexpected occurred. It was very typical of first meetings between a newly elected Prime Minister and the President of the United States.  But in terms of substance the differences and divergences are quite evident.