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Monthly Archives: May 2011
First Do No Harm
There are those who like to apply the anti-drunk driving catch phrase, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk,” in reference to the American-Israeli relationship. They argue that Israelis and potentially the Palestinians as well are too drunk, too intoxicated, too … Continue reading
Who Slammed The Door?
This following piece was submitted by Rabbi Henry Karp as a comment to my article “Why Bibi’s Speech Worked.” Many thanks to Rabbi Karp. ********************************************************************************** Already the pundits have joined the Palestinians in claiming that Netanyahu’s remarks in Washington, both … Continue reading
Posted in International Criticism, Peace Negotiations
Tagged Congress, Fatah, Hamas, negotiations, Netanyahu, Obama, Peace Process, Pundits
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Why Bibi’s Speech Worked
I think that most of us expected Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech on Tuesday before the US Congress to be a defiant right wing speech. Commentators, no doubt had their stories ready entitled, “Bibi rebukes Barack” or “Bibi Bashes O!” It … Continue reading
Hamas, Fatah, and Negotiations
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu each gave two significant addresses concerning Israel within a week. While the President’s speech given Thursday created a great deal of controversy, the President’s speech given on Sunday before the American Israel Public Affairs … Continue reading
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Tagged Fatah, Hamas, Hamas-Fatah, Israel, negotiations, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians, Peace Process, Reconciliation
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Video and Transcript – PM Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress 2011
Speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a Joint Meeting of the United States Congress May 24, 2011 I am deeply honored by your warm welcome. And I am deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Congress, Israel, Netanyahu, Peace Process, Speech, Text, Transcript
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Video and Transcript – Pres. Obama’s Speech to AIPAC PC 2011
Good morning! Thank you, Rosy, for your very kind introduction. But even more, thank you for your many years friendship. Back in Chicago, when I was just getting started in national politics, I reached out to a lot of people … Continue reading
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Netanyahu on Capitol Hill
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress today was punctuated with over two dozen standing ovations by members of the House. One of Israel’s leading political commentators has described Netanyahu’s visit to the United States as having … Continue reading
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Rabbi Kaufman on the Vital Points of President Obama’s Speech
I listened to President Obama’s speech “A Moment of Opportunity” on Thursday and read it again Friday with the ears and eyes of a centrist advocate for realistic peace. I heard things and see things in the speech with which … Continue reading
President Obama’s Address
When one looks at what President Obama had to say overall in the address he delivered last Thursday, it is unfortunate that one remark in which he stated that “The borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the … Continue reading
Recognizing a Palestinian State
An appeal is being made to raise funds to publish a $50,000 advertisement in the New York Times that first appeared this past Wednesday in Yedioth Ahronoth. The advertisement calls for “recognizing a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders.” … Continue reading
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