Susie Gelman is chair of the Israel Policy Forum, a non-partisan American organization founded in 1993 that advocates for a viable two-state solution that ensures Israel’s security, maintains it as a Jewish, democratic state and strengthens US-Israel relations.
We are now a week out from what may be the most consequential U.S. presidential election in a generation. The election will be especially significant for American Jewry, who like all Americans are divided on President Trump. There has been an alarming rise in antisemitism on Trump’s watch. But it’s the president’s record on Israel…
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, the road to the Israeli-Palestinian impasse is littered with failed peace initiatives. Forcing negotiations between the parties and laying out frameworks is not a cost-free exercise, particularly when the parties are not prepared to engage. Nonetheless, it appears that the White House is preparing to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the regrettable passage of UN Security Council Resolution 2334 with counterproductive diplomatic moves. Unfortunately, we expect his right-wing coalition partners to follow his lead, and also counter Secretary of State Kerry’s speech on Wednesday, by promoting new initiatives, such as advancing settlement construction in the most provocative areas…
On January 20, Donald Trump will assume the presidency of the United States, and his administration will undertake the immense responsibility of shaping American foreign policy. It is difficult to ascertain precisely what Trump’s approach will be to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, given the disparate statements that he and his advisors have made during the course…
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