Newly elected President Reuven Rivlin may mistakenly be seen as a symbol of new and surprising support for the idea that the only possible democratic outcome for Israelis and Palestinians is a binational state. But the one-staters of the right aren’t at all interested in binationalism.
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Does Obama Have a Foreign Policy Doctrine? (Let’s Hope Not)
A doctrine is what you need when you’d rather not be bothered to understand too much about any country we have to deal with or any situation we confront.
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The Bitter Truth about the Settlements
How can talks succeed when, throughout the negotiations, Israel is building on the very land that would comprise a Palestinian state?
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The Best Way to Deal With Putin? Take It Slow
With few good options to addressing Russia’s moves on Ukraine, the West needs keep larger goals in mind.
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Kerry’s ‘Apartheid’ Gambit a Bigger Deal in U.S. Than in Israel
A good leaker, like a good spy, glories in anonymity.
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For the U.S., Israel and Palestine: What’s Plan B?
As a concept, the two-state solution is more broadly accepted than ever, even as achieving it seems more remote.
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Let’s Get Together
The Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement further complicates an already flagging peace process.
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The “Infiltrators”—Israel’s Unwanted Asylum Seekers
As Sudanese and Eritreans marched on Jerusalem earlier this week, it became harder for the government to ignore its refugee issue.
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Drone War Testimonials
A reporter sits down with one Pakistani family who traveled more than 7,000 miles to tell their story to Congress—only five representatives showed up to listen.Â
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Israeli Officials Disagree over Iran Deal
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, called a historic deal that will limit Iran’s ability to manufacture nuclear weapons “mistaken.” Less coverage has gone to President Shimon Peres’s more measured remarks: “I would like to say to the Iranian people, we are not your enemies. There is a possibility to solve this diplomatically.”
