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A Peace Ultimatum

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Rabbi Kaufman

The Trump Administration revealed its “Peace Plan” today. No one thinks that it will welcomed by the Palestinians who have already called it “Dead on Arrival” and refuse even to speak with the President. The plan is really more of … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Kaufman on Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Rabbi Kaufman

NOTE: I publish this as my opinion. I know that others may disagree. Yesterday, President Trump said, “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” As my friend, Rabbi Mickey Boyden, noted … Continue reading →

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Hope and Security – Toward Two States

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Rabbi Kaufman

Going on mostly behind the scenes are many cooperative efforts between Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Saudis. The Sunni Nationalist states would greatly benefit from Israeli-Palestinian peace for no reason other than that they need to work with Israel right … Continue reading →

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Why Does Hamas Fight?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

Why Does Hamas fight? Every time Hamas fights, the West pressures Israel to give them a concession to stop. This encourages Hamas to keep fighting rather than to negotiate, strengthens them in their ability to fight, and harms Israel in … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Pollard: When is Enough, Enough?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Rabbi Henry Jay Karp

Before I enter into the heart of this essay I wish to openly admit that I have been on a long, emotional journey regarding my attitude toward Jonathan Pollard.  Back in 1985, when it came to light that he had … Continue reading →

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Impediments to Peace

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

In recent days, there have been a number of terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. As we consider the implications of this fact and its causes, we must remember that peace could have come multiple times since 2000 at Camp David. … Continue reading →

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First Do No Harm

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

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 →

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Who Slammed The Door?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

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 →

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Hamas, Fatah, and Negotiations

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

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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Palestinian Leverage

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

An article in Haaretz today describes the problems that the Palestinians have with the current moratorium extension proposal. The article quotes an unnamed Israeli official as saying: The political benefits that Israel would receive as part of the package of … Continue reading →

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