The recent border clash between Lebanon and Israel could make for a tense summer in the Middle East.
The proximity talks are almost certain to fail. The Israelis and Palestinians are more interested in the status quo than advancing the peace process.
America’s deteriorating relationship with Turkey is likely to get even worse.
Politician who keeps his office or statesman who brings peace to the Middle East? The decision is his.
By encouraging equal diplomacy with both Israel and the Arab states, President Obama’s new peace plan is remarkably similar to Bush’s—George H.W. Bush’s, that is.
Israel would lose a lot in a peace deal with Palestine. If Obama really wants a new settlement, he needs to reward the Israelis for cooperating—and punish them if they don’t.
The president’s Cairo speech made nice soundings on Arab-Israeli peace. But if Obama really wants to accomplish something, he needs to get tough on Israeli settlements.
President Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu papered over policy differences at their meeting. But as America demands progress on Palestine and negotiates with Iran, will our relations with Israel be as cheery in the future?
Although Ehud Olmert has had a tough time, his tenure has seen Israel recover much of its deterrent capability. It’s now up to Netanyahu to turn this momentum into peace.
America is donating money to rebuild Gaza. To make sure it isn’t wasted, we need to jumpstart the peace process.