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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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Holocaust

In Mideast, Kids Back at School Amid Controversy

By David Halperin
Program Director / Policy Analyst
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 5:43pm

A new report issued this week by the United States Institute of Peace states that "teachers and school systems can play a vital role in defusing tensions and helping young Palestinians and Israelis understand their evolving environment and find places for themselves within it."

But as Israeli and Palestinian children returned to school this week, what, when, where, and how they are being taught has stirred controversy and tension.

The Holocaust Syndrome

By Menachem Navoth
former Deputy Director of the Mossad, member of the Council for Peace and Security
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 1:01pm

After more than sixty-one years, the Jewish people have still not wrested themselves free from the trauma of the greatest catastrophe caused by one nation to another: the Holocaust.   This is especially true today when we hear Iran's declarations about its desire to destroy Israel. While we must not ignore the dangers and risks that still threaten us, the time has come to shake off the Holocaust syndrome.

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