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    J Street focused on the "not enough" portion of those remarks in its press release. "Though we welcome the government of Israel's expressed willingness to restrain settlement growth, we echo the Secretary's statement today in Morocco that offers made to date fall far short of the Obama administration's position and preference ... Any settlement expansion is a threat to Israel's future as a democratic home for the Jewish people and undermines American national interests." The group also, while not naming names, lobbed some criticism at others in the Jewish community (this AIPAC statement, perhaps?) "We believe it is a serious mistake for friends of Israel and those who seek an end to conflict to claim victory in the PR battle over who deserves more or less of the blame or credit for the current impasse in negotiations," said Ben-Ami. Full Article at JTA
    Though we welcome the government of Israel's expressed willingness to restrain settlement growth, we echo the Secretary's statement today in Morocco that offers made to date fall far short of the Obama administration's position and preference ... Any settlement expansion is a threat to Israel's future as a democratic home for the Jewish people and undermines American national interests.
    SOURCE: JTA 1 month ago
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  1. We share the concern expressed by Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the Union of Reform Judaism, that 'time is not the ally of peace in this situation.. [and that we will] wake up shortly to confront an emerging consensus - not only from our enemies but from our friends - that a two-state solution must gi...
    SOURCE: JTA 1 month ago
  2. time is not the ally of peace in this situation.. [and that we will] wake up shortly to confront an emerging consensus - not only from our enemies but from our friends - that a two-state solution must give way to a one-state solution.
    SOURCE: JTA 1 month ago
  3. We believe it is a serious mistake for friends of Israel and those who seek an end to conflict to claim victory in the PR battle over who deserves more or less of the blame or credit for the current impasse in negotiations
    SOURCE: JTA 1 month ago

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