Obama Must Get Tough With Israel to Achieve Peace

Newsweek by Aaron David Miller | Jan. 12, 2009 (Opinion)

Jews worry for a living; their tragic history compels them to do so. In the next few years, there will be plenty to worry about, particularly when it comes to Israel. The current operation in Gaza won't do much to ease these worries or to address Israel's longer-term security needs. The potential for a nuclear Iran, combined with the growing accuracy and lethality of Hamas and Hizbullah rockets, will create tremendous concern. Anxiety may also be provoked ... Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, U.S., World
Topics: Obama Administration, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Gaza
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jan 3, 2009 - 9:50 PM PST
Reviewed by: Leo Romero (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Yasir Akhtar (review), Kenneth Sibbett (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Hendrik (review), James Canning (review), Lorena Parker (review), Patricia Blochowiak (review), Joy Helmer (review), Derek Hawkins (review)
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Leo posted this story.
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Jan. 12, 2009

www.ifamericansknew.org

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 by James Canning - Jan. 12, 2009

The author notes that US passivity in its relationship with Israel is bad for both countries. His suggestion that Iran may soon become nuclear-armed is completely unsupported and in fact is routine slander for the Israel lobby.

The US is foolishly undermining Israel's long-term stability by in effect encouraging the oppression of the Palestinians. Israel needs to be told ... More »

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 by Kenneth Sibbett - Jan. 12, 2009

An even handed report that suggest while Obama should make sure, while we are and always will be ally's with Israel, it's time to be more even handed in our negotiations with other countries in the Middle East.

If Israel continues to bombard Gaza and kill women and children while Bush is still the President, Obama must stop this carnage by Israel. If not , ... More »

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No. It's whisfull thinking

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