Tag: David Friedman
Warning: Ambassador Friedman’s Vision for Contiguous Palestinian State Will Become Joe Biden’s Policy
With Netanyahu's de facto recognition of a Palestinian State for the next four years, expect a Joe Biden White House to take this concept, adjust and amend it as they see fit, and recognize a Palestinian State.
Mixed Reactions in Judea and Samaria to Amb. Friedman’s Sovereignty Promises
Much remains unclear as to how Israel will progress with the implementation of this plan.
Trump’s New Disengagement: Restricted Sovereignty, Settlement Freeze, Mandatory Palestinian State Negotiations
It's a plan. It could even be a good plan if instead of Arabs, Israel's neighbors were, say, Serbs, or Irish.
Kushner Blames Abbas for Wave of Violence, Says Chairman Is Jealous
Don't take back the annexation of Jewish communities who are treated as second class citizens by their own government, Jared Kushner. Take back your peace plan.
America Walks Back Peace Plan, Israel (and Bibi) Thrown Under a Bus
Sovereignty, the elections and Trump's peace plan have been destroyed with a single interview, but Israel can still make it happen...
Kushner: ‘Palestinians’ Will Likely Botch Chance for Statehood, But Israel Shouldn’t Start Annexing
Jared Kushner said that while the Trump administration clearly supports annexation, it also wants Israel to wait until after the upcoming Israeli election to move ahead with any annexation plans.
Ambassador Friedman: Go Annex Those Settlements, What Are You Waiting For?
"If the Israelis apply Israeli law to the settlements and to the territory that you’ll see soon enough is allocated to Israel under the plan […] then we will recognize Israeli sovereignty."
Hamas in Turkey Targeted Nir Barkat for Assassination, Jerusalem’s Former Mayor Calls for US...
Turkey provides a home for Hamas and allows Hamas to plot terror attacks against Israel from its territory.
Frog & Scorpion: Gaza Envelope Communities Plan Industrial Zones to Employ Thousands of Gaza...
While the talks between Israel and Hamas are currently being conducted at a rapid pace, at least the Israeli side is optimistic (see: Al...
AP: US to Declare Jewish Settlements Legal
Israeli Transportation Minister and cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich said he suggested to the US to make the declaration in response to the EU court's labeling decree.
After Years of Struggle, Ariel University’s Medical School Begins Teaching New Doctors
During the ceremony, Ambassador Friedman said the Shecheyanu blessing.
US Envoy, Ambassador Meet with Benny Gantz
It appears the Trump White House has decided to hold back on rolling out its "deal of the century" until a new Israeli government is formed.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Uses Antisemitic Trope, Accusing US Ambassador Friedman of Dual-Loyalty
In a now deleted tweet, Lieu said: “Dear @USAmbIsrael: You are an American. Your allegiance should be to America, not to a foreign power.”
Tlaib’s Grandmother: ‘I Hope God Will Destroy Trump’ After Tlaib Rejects Visit
Many in the media, both news and social, suggested not allowing in the two exceptionally hateful women was somehow anti-Democratic. Does democracy mean turning the other cheek? Wrong religion, folks.
EXCLUSIVE: Saeb Erekat: Netanyahu is Left-Wing in Comparison with David Friedman
"How can we talk with anyone who thinks God gave Jerusalem to the Jews?" Saeb Erekat asked cynically.
Trump Heights
The state of Israel laid down the cornerstone for a new town on the Golan Heights called Ramat Trump (Trump Heights), named after US President Donald Trump.
Israeli Cabinet to Lay Cornerstone for ‘Ramat Trump’ on Golan Heights
In a parallel session, the Knesset will vote to make the new name official.
Greenblatt’s Trojan Horse
I suspect that all the "deal of the century" talk, with its lingering postponements, is so much camouflage.
Meet Ashraf Jabari, PA Arabs’ Last Hope
"Twenty-five years ago, the Palestinians were in a terrific situation. Israelis and Palestinians worked together in Hebron. How many people have been killed since 1993?"
Erekat: Consulate-Embassy Merge ‘Final Nail in the Coffin’ of US Role in Peace Talks
The move brings all the Palestinian Authority affairs directly under the supervision of Ambassador David Friedman, a well known supporter of the settlement enterprise.
Greenblatt: Israeli Media Reports on Trump Peace Plan ‘Not Accurate’
"Over the coming period, unnamed sources will peddle narratives to the media & others based on motivations that are far from pure."
Zionist Group Asking Ambassador Friedman to Help Make Solomon’s Pools Accessible to Israelis
"Unfortunately, the site is located in an area under Palestinian control, which is why access to it is not free, as required from tourist, archaeology and tradition sites."
Bolton Visits Western Wall with Friedman, Dermer, Ben-Shabbat
The group received a guided tour of the Western Wall tunnels by Soli Eliav, chairman of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
PA Issues Life Sentence to US Arab Who Sold Land to Jews
Akel should consider himself lucky. Land sales to Israelis are considered treason by the PA, and PA citizens who sell land to Israelis can be subject to the death penalty.
Kerry’s Memoir Gets the Last Word on Bibi
It turns out President Obama's decision to betray Israel at the UN Security Council was in response to President Elect Donald Trump's announcement of appointing David Friedman his ambassador to Israel.
Netanyahu, Bolton Meet Over Dinner in Jerusalem
"You’ve been a tremendous friend – tremendous friend of Israel, tremendous champion of the American-Israel alliance."
Greenblatt Slams Palestinian Authority for Condemning Condolence Call But Not Killer
"Amb. Friedman's visit was not about politics... Nothing more to say."
US Peace Team Calls on Hamas to Focus on Improving Gaza, Not Destroying Israel
Response by Hamas: "Greenblatt and Kushner have adopted the Israeli position."
Photos and Video from the US Embassy’s Independence Day Celebration in Israel!
The US Embassy Independence Day Celebration in Israel.
Ambassador Friedman in Washington to Plan ‘Peace Deal of the Century’
Friedman's trip to the White House confirms many recent reports that the Trump administration is about to present its peace plan soon.