| US needs to assume its historic role as honest broker Position1 #12189 The United States assumes its historic role of honest broker—a role that is dependent upon enjoying a degree of trust and respect from both sides and not being seen to be "in the pocket" of either side. |
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Author: Jimmy Carter
Cited by: David Price 9:14 PM 15 February 2009 GMT
Citerank: (8) 9376Settlements are a perpetual destabilizing influenceThe Settlement process is a key destabilizing influence on the negotiation process.959C6EF, 12174Settlements are a form of apartheidThe Israeli settlements on the West Bank are a form of apartheid.1198CE71, 12178Encourage real US political debate on the Arab-Israeli conflictThe Obama administration should enable and encourage real political debate in the US on the Arab-Israeli conflict.959C6EF, 12179Real political debate on the Arab-Israeli conflict is rare in USThere is rarely any debate or balanced discussion about the Middle East in the US.109FDEF6, 12181Suport for Israel grounded in Christian teachingThe US's "strong support for Israel comes mostly from among Christians... who have been taught since childhood to honor and protect God's chosen people from..."959C6EF, 12184Dominant influence of AIPAC on public debateUnder AIPAC (American-Israel public affairs committee) pressure, there are few significant countervailing voices in the public arena, and any balanced debate is still practically nonexistent in the U.S. Congress or among presidential candidates.959C6EF, 12186Ambitious US politicians fall into line with AIPACJimmy Carter: "It is inconceivable that any ambitious US politician would call for Israel to withdraw to its internationally recognized boundaries – or support a balanced negotiating position between Israel and its neighbors – or even express concern about the plight of the Palestinians."109FDEF6, 12187AIPAC exercising legitimate goalAIPAC is exercising its legitimate goal of defending the policies of Israel's most conservative governments and arousing maximum support in our country.109FDEF6 URL:
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| Excerpt / Summary With the exception of one bold move by Norway in 1993, history has shown that progress is possible only if the United States assumes its historic role of honest broker.
To perform that essential task, America must not be seen as "in the pocket" of either side, but must enjoy a degree of trust and respect from both. We must always make clear our commitment to the security of Israel, but we cannot be peacemakers if American government leaders or those in Europe are callous about the suffering of the Palestinian people and the desire of most Israeli citizens: peace and security within recognized borders. |