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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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Roadblocks

IDF announces removal of 100 roadblocks in the West Bank

By The Pulse
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 10:48am

The Jerusalem Post reports this morning that the Israeli Defense Forces have announced a plan to remove 100 roadblocks throughout the West Bank, signifying the largest such removal since Israel began lifting restrictions on the Palestinian population two years ago.

Report for Secretary Clinton: Israel Not Fulfilling Roadmap Conditions

By The Pulse
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 8:15am

Yediot Acharonoth's  Military Correspondent, Alex Fishman, reported the following:

A harsh sense of unease, concern and confusion has arisen in Israel's political and security establishment in light of a severe US report stating that Israel is not fulfilling its part in implementing the road map.

Understanding Checkpoints

By Sadie Goldman, March 19, 2008

One of the most onerous aspects of the situation in the West Bank is the system of checkpoints which block Palestinians from getting to work, school, hospital or even to visit friends a few miles (sometimes a few blocks) away without being stopped and delayed, often for hours. This is well-known here in the United States, especially because the Bush administration has made clear that it wants many of the checkpoints removed. Less understood is that very few checkpoints separate Israel from the Palestinian areas.

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