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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.

Pisgat Ze'ev

Winking and Blinking

Rarely in these hazy days that lead up to the "chagim," the Jewish High Holiday period, are major political maneuvers made. August brings the summer Knesset recess and a slowdown at government offices, quickly melting into the long season of repentance when routine comes to a stop and ordinary life is generally relegated to "acharei hachagim," after the holidays.  This is the time for stock-taking: Israelis examine the quality of their life, the performance of their government and the outlook for their future.