Jane Eisner Discusses Gaza Crisis on MSNBC

By Forward Staff November 20, 2012

Forward editor-in-chief discussed the battle in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an appearance on the Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC.

Eisner pointed out that Palestinians are plagued by internal divisions that complicate the peace process. She also noted that many American Jews are watching the conflagration with nervous concern.

MSNBC host Chris Hayes lavished praise on the Forward’s Larry Cohler-Esses for his groundbreaking interview with top Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzook. Watch the entire show below.

Forward staff contributors include: Jodi Rudoren, Talya Zax, Jacob Kornbluh, Lauren Markoe, Olivia Haynie, Louis Keene, Arno Rosenfeld, Julie Moos, Benyamin Cohen

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