Rules without enforcement don’t mean much.\n\nThat’s the new tone the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and its supporters on Capitol Hill are taking when it comes to Iran sanctions.
Jon Drucker, a Beverly Hills lawyer, gleaned hope from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s remark early in her speech Monday morning to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) annual policy conference.
Hillary Rodham Clinton to AIPAC: We\’ll keep complaining about building in Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told AIPAC activists that \”Jerusalem is not a settlement\” and depicted the Palestinian Authority as not taking steps for peace.
\”I have been, I am now and I always will be proud to stand with all of you as a strong supporter of Israel,\” the former first lady said. \”We believe that Israelis have the right to live in their country without the constant threat of terrorism, war and rocket fire.\”
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni nominated Sallai Meridor on Oct. 4 to be Israel\’s next ambassador to Washington.
Although he left the White House nearly five years ago, former President Bill Clinton is still deeply concerned about the Middle East and remains puzzled by his last-minute failure to advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
More than 1,000 pro-Israel activists from across the United States will meet in Los Angeles for the Oct. 30-31 National Summit on Foreign Policy and Politics of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
As every political and charitable organization knows, there is nothing like access to Hollywood stars and influential players to collect crowds and hefty donations.
In 1991, Carroll was the acting editor of The Washington Jewish Week, a highly decorated and well-respected independent newspaper. In 1992, he wasn\’t. The reason? He went to a picnic.
More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.