Big News From The Foundation for Middle East Peace
2015-02-06
FMEP has a new web site! Check it out!Continue Reading
The Cold Realities of US Policy in Israel-Palestine
2014-10-15
The power of the pro-Israel lobby is undeniable, but the image of the US being forced into policies it would otherwise abhor by that lobby is absurd and inaccurate. The real roots of US policy remain entrenched in perceived national interests and geo-strategic concerns. Continue Reading
It Couldn’t Be Clearer
2014-10-01
Advertisements The photo here, linked to the Ha’aretz article from which it comes, makes it as clear as you could want just how threatening the new settlement, Givat Hamatos is. It doesn’t threaten “peace”; it doesn’t “call into question Israel’s commitment to peace.” Few have any illusions anymore that IsraelContinue Reading
Americans for Peace Now: Statement on PCUSA Divestment
2014-06-23
Advertisements In this case, I felt APN’s statement captured a realistic, nuanced and reasoned view so well, I thought it appropriate to reprint it here in full. The original can be found here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2014 APN Statement on PC (USA) Divestment Decision Washington, DC – FollowingContinue Reading
Reconciliation and Peace: The Latest Hamas-Fatah Deal
2014-04-25
Advertisements An edited version of this piece first appeared at LobeLog. The collapse of the U.S.-led talks between Israel and the Palestinians is now complete. In the wake of the latest agreement between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, Israel has announced the termination of talks. The United States, true toContinue Reading