Speaking Clearly about the 'Deal of the Century': gatestoneinstitute.org/15637/deal-of-…
If, on the other hand, President Trump is not re-elected, the "Peace to Prosperity" vision may prove to be yet another Oslo Accord -- a dangerous hole into which Israel will fall without a safety net.
If Israel were to approve the plan now, essentially agreeing to the potential creation, at the end of four years, of a Palestinian state, the overwhelming temptation ...
....is for a future US president to begin the conversation from there, and not necessarily hold the Palestinian side to its obligations -- which is precisely what happened under the Oslo framework.
The "Peace to Prosperity" plan is a game-changer. For the first time, Israel's historic and legal rights have been not only acknowledged but embedded as the cornerstone of a vision for the future ...
-- a vision that aims to ensure security for both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Sweeping dangers inherent in the current plan, nevertheless, must not lull voters into a false sense of complacency.
Israeli voters should be asking themselves: What will the map look like if the plan, in its current form, is implemented? Which of the parties asking for our votes will speak out against the dangers presented by the plan?
Which of the candidates will articulate Israel's basic needs, and demand the necessary adjustments to the "conceptual maps" that will serve as the basis for negotiations?
It is crucial for Israeli and American voters to know who and what they are voting for.
It is crucial for Israeli and American voters to know who and what they are voting for.
