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From: AICE < To: jeevacationggmail.com Subject: AICE Update: Israel's Rejection of the French Peace Initiative Proves it Does Not Want Peace Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 11:21:05 +0000 The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise 0444 214 $.4 E-Newsletter Jewish Virtual IN THIS ISSUE Myths & Facts: Exclusive Mitchell Bard In The Times of Israel Podcast 2016 Elections Sykes-Picot Agreement THIS WEEK IN JEWISH HISTORY Hungary Adopts Law Restricting Jewish Life (1938) Israel Executes Nazi Criminal Adolf Eichmann (1962) Israel Accepts Invitation to Join WEOG Regional Group at UN (2000) May 31, 2016 Myths & Facts: Online Exclusive Israel's Rejection of the French Peace Initiative Proves it Does Not Want Peace The President of France is trying to fill the vacuum left by the failures of the Obama :.:Myths & Facts: administration to advance the peace process. 2012 Unfortunately, he seems intent on repeating the mistakes of past leaders who believed that an international gathering can substitute for direct negotiations between the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. While Francois Hollande's initiative is well-meaning, and he would like France to be a player in the peace process, he knows that only the United States can play the role of mediator because Israel will only feel safe to make the difficult compromises necessary for peace if Israelis believe America has their back. Israel also has a well-founded distrust of the Europeans whose policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict has historically tilted disproportionately in support of Palestinian demands. Click Here to Continue Reading Times of Israel Hillary, Donald and the Jews: A First Look EFTA00631635 See More Jewish History Events AICE PROJECTS To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! It is ironic that just a year ago, the Obama administration was criticizing Israel's election campaign and the comments of one of the candidates. Just this week the administration attacked the new governing coalition, saying it raised "legitimate questions" about Israel's direction. When it comes to the Middle East many believe that the president has been going in the wrong direction since day one of his term. Now, American voters are asked to choose between two presidential candidates that raise even more serious questions about the direction of U.S. policy. Discussion of the Jewish vote has already begun although the outcome is not in doubt. Click Here to Read More Podcast Start-Up Nation for the Humanities The Decline and Fall of the Kibbutz: An Appreciation Host Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On, the President of Oranim Teachers College and a historian of the kibbutz movement analyse the crisis that has all but decimated the once illustrious centrepiece of Israel and Zionism. Prof. Bar-On offers first thoughts about its potential rejuvenation. Click Here to Read More 2016 Elections For the Most Comprehensive Perspective on the Presidential Candidates and their Views on Israel: Click Here to Read More Sykes-Picot Agreement was Actually an Obstacle to Zionist Ideals EFTA00631636 To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! Sincerely, Mitchell Bard AICE Executive Director American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, 2810 Blaine Dr., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Safeunsubscriberm [email protected] Forward this email I Update Profile I About our service provider Sent by in collaboration with EFTA00631637 Constant Contact Try it free today EFTA00631638