Dr. Alon Ben-Meir

Seventy-three years of deadly illusions must come to an end

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Seventy-three years of deadly illusions must come to an end

Both sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict must decide whether to chart a new path leading to a mutually gratifying peace or continue a self-consuming conflict.

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Biden may succeed where his predecessors failed

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Biden may succeed where his predecessors failed
 
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Biden May Succeed Where His Predecessors Failed

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President Biden may well succeed in forging an Israeli-Palestinian peace by restating in the strongest terms that a two-state solution remains the only viable option and works to create the conditions on

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The Creation Of A Palestinian State Is Inescapable

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The Creation Of A Palestinian State Is Inescapable

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The Occupation Poses The Greatest Danger To Israel

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The Occupation Poses The Greatest Danger To Israel


Any observer of Israel’s continuing occupation cannot but conclude that the occupation is indefensible as it prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state and perilously erodes the country’s moral foundation to a degree that challenges the premise behind its very creation.

Righting the Wrong


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Jerusalem: A Flashpoint For Conflict Or Microcosm Of Peace?

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  Regardless of how the current and future violent conflicts between Israel and the Palestinians in Jerusalem will end, there will be no Israeli-Palestinian peace unless East Jerusalem becomes the capital of a Palestinian state while the city remains united.

Righting the Wrong

The flareup that has engulfed East Jerusalem over the past few days should surprise no one. The status quo could never be sustained; the Palestinians’ resentment of the occupation was only deepening and any incident could have precipitated a violent outbreak.

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A third Israeli-Hamas war: What’s next?

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A third Israeli-Hamas war: What’s next?
 
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A Rare Chance To Chart A New Course Toward Peace

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There has never been an Israeli government representing the entire political spectrum from the extreme left to the extreme right. This offers a rare chance to chart a new course to gradually end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It will be tragic to miss this historic opportunity.

Righting the Wrong


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For Israel and the Palestinians, Reconciliation Must Precede a Peace Process

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For Israel and the Palestinians, Reconciliation Must Precede a Peace Process
  

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Jerusalem: A Flashpoint For Conflict Or Microcosm Of Peace

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Jerusalem: A Flashpoint For Conflict Or Microcosm Of Peace

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