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MainOpEds  Turkish-Israel reconciliation: A balance sheetThe Turkish-Israeli reconciliation – while raising legitimate moral questions – yielded terms very much in Israel’s favor, compared to where things stood recently Between Paris and Cairo: The French peace conferenceIsrael's measured reaction to the flurry of problematic diplomatic activity reflects Jerusalem’s more central security imperatives, as well as its new sense of being a significant regional player rather than a besieged small state in a hostile sea. Sailing through the Straits: Saudi sovereignty in Tiran and SanafirEgypt has agreed to return the two Red Sea islands which control Eilat's maritime activity to the Saudis. What does this mean for Israel? The lies of Saeb ErekatAn incendiary propaganda document replete with blatant lies and utter distortions of history penned by Saeb Erekat, recently sent to foreign media, exposes the futility of the Palestinian mindset, and reveals just how far the Palestinian leadership is from accepting the premises necessary for true peace with Israel. The Palestinian Victimhood Narrative as an Obstacle to PeaceThe false Palestinian narrative of one-sided victimhood is a major hindrance to all peace efforts. Global actors must help the Palestinians move beyond wallowing in self-pity and ritual bashing of Israel, and towards difficult compromises. |
