Israelis See Netanyahu Trip as Diplomatic Failure
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Ethan Bronner - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel returned from Washington on Wednesday to a nearly unanimous assessment among Israelis that despite his forceful defense of Israel’s security interests, hopes were dashed that his visit might advance peace negotiations with the Palestinians. One of the widely articulated goals of his trip, where he met with President Obama and addressed Congress, was to find a way to lure the Palestinians back to direct negotiations, thereby preempting their plan to approach the United Nations in September for recognition of statehood within the pre-1967 lines.


Israelis See Netanyahu Trip as Diplomatic Failure
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Ethan Bronner - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel returned from Washington on Wednesday to a nearly unanimous assessment among Israelis that despite his forceful defense of Israel’s security interests, hopes were dashed that his visit might advance peace negotiations with the Palestinians. One of the widely articulated goals of his trip, where he met with President Obama and addressed Congress, was to find a way to lure the Palestinians back to direct negotiations, thereby preempting their plan to approach the United Nations in September for recognition of statehood within the pre-1967 lines.


Israelis See Netanyahu Trip as Diplomatic Failure
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Ethan Bronner - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel returned from Washington on Wednesday to a nearly unanimous assessment among Israelis that despite his forceful defense of Israel’s security interests, hopes were dashed that his visit might advance peace negotiations with the Palestinians. One of the widely articulated goals of his trip, where he met with President Obama and addressed Congress, was to find a way to lure the Palestinians back to direct negotiations, thereby preempting their plan to approach the United Nations in September for recognition of statehood within the pre-1967 lines.


Parties See Obama’s Israel Policy as Wedge for 2012
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jackie Calmes, Helene Cooper - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Few issues in American politics are as bipartisan as support for Israel. Yet the question of whether President Obama is supportive enough is behind some of the most partisan maneuvering since the Middle East ally was born six decades ago, and that angling has potential ramifications for the 2012 elections.


Parties See Obama’s Israel Policy as Wedge for 2012
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jackie Calmes, Helene Cooper - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Few issues in American politics are as bipartisan as support for Israel. Yet the question of whether President Obama is supportive enough is behind some of the most partisan maneuvering since the Middle East ally was born six decades ago, and that angling has potential ramifications for the 2012 elections.


Parties See Obama’s Israel Policy as Wedge for 2012
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jackie Calmes, Helene Cooper - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Few issues in American politics are as bipartisan as support for Israel. Yet the question of whether President Obama is supportive enough is behind some of the most partisan maneuvering since the Middle East ally was born six decades ago, and that angling has potential ramifications for the 2012 elections.


Parties See Obama’s Israel Policy as Wedge for 2012
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jackie Calmes, Helene Cooper - May 25, 2011 - 12:00am


Few issues in American politics are as bipartisan as support for Israel. Yet the question of whether President Obama is supportive enough is behind some of the most partisan maneuvering since the Middle East ally was born six decades ago, and that angling has potential ramifications for the 2012 elections.



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