Do I have to qualify "settlements" with "Israel"? The UN Security Council will soon be considering a resolution condemning the settlements in the Occupied Territories. A mixed crew of people feel that the U.S. should take a stand on this resolution and have sent a letter to the President. The letter begins:
In light of the impasse reached in efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) moves to consider a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territory, we are writing to urge you to instruct our Ambassador to the United Nations to vote yes on this initiative.Do you see anything wrong with this point of view?
The time has come for a clear signal from the United States to the parties and to the broader international community that the United States can and will approach the conflict with the objectivity, consistency and respect for international law required if it is to play a constructive role in the conflict's resolution.
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No, and there are one or two impressive names on the list, but many Congressional Jews will shriek with alarm at the very idea. At best, an abstention. Even that's unlikely. If Obama succumbs to Israeli pressure and pardons Pollard, in an attempt to restart the 'peace process', we'll really know his backbone's made of Jello.
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