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Disengagement Now — No Way to Peace

Arthur Cohn July 7, 2005

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\’s plan for an Israeli pullout from Gaza and a few more settlements in the Shomron has found extensive initial approval among Jews in the Diaspora.

At first glance, this is understandable. The absence of a credible Palestinian negotiating partner, combined with Israel\’s vigorous desire to create a more peaceful atmosphere in the Middle East, has made a partial segregation from the Palestinian Arabs appear to be a step in the right direction.

But before we leap, let\’s look. Let\’s pay attention to the serious voices of dissent.

Live Jews Walking

David Suissa May 12, 2005

Cigarette butts, old candy wrappers, dirty napkins on the ground. Above, Jews, Jews, Jews, lots of Jews, walking, smoking, laughing. First day of Chol Hamoed, there\’s a breezy, late afternoon glow.

U.S. Jews Laud Withdrawal Vote

Jewish Journal October 28, 2004

American Jewish organizations rushed Tuesday afternoon to express support for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\’s Gaza withdrawal plan.

The DeLay Factor and the Jews

James D. Besser September 25, 2003

The recent clamor over Howard Dean\’s demand for U.S. \”evenhandedness\” in the Middle East was sweet music to the ears of Jewish Republicans, who hope 2004 will be a watershed in their long but frustrating effort to rally Jewish voters to their cause.