Does Obama want a fight over settlements?

Jerusalem Post by Herb Keinon | May. 28, 2009 (News Analysis)

Israel's position, or its hope, is that this issue can be finessed, just as it was finessed under the previous government. Or, as Netanyahu told a visiting Congressional delegation on Wednesday, there is a need to find a way with the US administration to enable "normal life" in the settlements to continue. If Obama says no settlements, but doesn't mention natural growth, leaving Clinton to do that, does that mean there is wiggle room? Nobody knows yet. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - May 28, 2009 - 6:23 AM PDT
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 by Derek Hawkins - May. 28, 2009

This analysis is more detailed than what we usually see. The author asks some important questions, drawing insightful comparisons between Bush era policy and Obama's emerging approach to politics in the region. Almost no reference to the Palestinian government or population, which kills the story's fairness.

Seems to willfully neglect the Palestinian perspective. Irresponsible.

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 by Kaizar Campwala - May. 28, 2009

A 'realpolitik' analysis of Obama's position on settlements, this piece makes some great historical connections between Bush era policies and possibilities for Obama's foreign policy. It's utterly devoid of the Palestinian perspective, but it does a good job of explaining the Israeli government's motivations and posturing.

Kaizar posted this story.
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 by Glenn LaBauve - May. 28, 2009

Writing as an Israili for an Israili audience, the writer takes a middle ground, but for an international reader, I believe it shows a hope that the US comes down on their side.

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 by Patricia Blochowiak - May. 28, 2009

Accurately portrays only the Israeli position.

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