The Myth That Stays With Us: Camp David 2000
Advertisements Although I’m something of a historian by trade and inclination, in this space I try to keep to current events. But some historical events are of particular importance because they continue to shape today’s events. This is especially true of the failed attempt at Camp David in 2000 toContinue Reading
Palestinian Unity: Progress and Pitfalls, Part 2
Advertisements The primary purpose of the Palestinian unity agreement this week was internal Palestinian unity. But Palestinian security also depends on the lifting of the economic blockade they have been under since the election of the Hamas government. In the short term, this agreement is not going to change theContinue Reading
Palestinian Unity: Progress and Pitfalls, Part 1
Advertisements The preliminary deal struck in Mecca this week for a Palestinian unity government was greeted with a good deal of fanfare and a lot of questions. First and foremost among those questions was whether the deal would be “acceptable” to Israel and the United States and be adequate toContinue Reading
Attacking Iran?
Advertisements A supporter of Jewish Voice for Peace sent me this article by Patrick Buchanan and asked for my response to it. Here is a slightly edited version of that response. I am always loathe to agree with Pat Buchanan, and fortunately, while he gets a few things right, hisContinue Reading
Alan Dershowitz: NO SALE, Part 3–Clearing the Fog
Advertisements Read Part 1 Read Part 2 I begrudge no one, regardless of their views, the right to speak up and passionately defend what they believe is right. In no matter is this more important than in the case of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the US role in it.Continue Reading