Category Archives: ‘Peace’ Process

Let’s talk about our relationship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Vic Rosenthal

Trigger warning: Donald Trump is mentioned in the following post. I ask that those of you who hate or love him to refrain from sending me angry emails accusing me of loving or hating him. I don’t. Unlike the Nobel … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, American politics, American society, Israel and Palestinian Arabs, US-Israel Relations | 2 Comments

Concentrate on the signal, ignore the noise

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Vic Rosenthal

The latest UNESCO resolution on “Occupied Palestine” is both nothing and something. It is nothing because it changes nothing. It cannot render “null and void” Israel’s possession of Jerusalem or its status as our capital city (echoing Hamas’ new document … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, Europe and Israel, Jew Hatred, Media, The UN | 1 Comment

A discussion at the seder table

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Vic Rosenthal

So we are sitting around the seder table with our American Uncle Max and he says, [I] remain convinced that a two-state solution is the only outcome that would quell ongoing incidents of violence, maintain Israel as a secure, Jewish … Continue reading →

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No deal, Donald

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Vic Rosenthal

Donald Trump likes deals. He likes the idea of brokering a deal between Israel and the Palestinians, and thinks that he can do it. He can’t, and here’s why: The insurmountable obstacle to a deal is that the essence of … Continue reading →

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Sherman’s principles

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Vic Rosenthal

With all the talk about whether or not the US is continuing to insist on a “2-state solution” there are still two basic principles that have to be taken into account when considering changes in the status of Judea and … Continue reading →

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