Tag: Jason Greenblatt

"Gantz. . . asked the president not to let Bibi declare sovereignty before the March 2 election. The president nodded in agreement.”

“One of the harshest critics of Israel on the foreign policy far left.”

“These deals are complex and take a great deal of time, but any one thing could spark the right opportunity for a deal to actually be announced and quickly consummated, as we have seen,” said former White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt.

"...over the years I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the US, our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman..."

Tischler is being described as a populist and a brute, but this relatively new voice of Borough Park is recognized by police as a leader in the community.

This year’s choice came as a surprise to us as much as to anyone else, since the winner was not even in the running until a few short weeks ago – or was he?

Greenblatt was one of the architects of the Trump peace plan which was introduced officially in late January.

"Any time you want, we will be happy to host you and get introduce you to the places and people the whole world is talking about."

Jason Greenblatt says he wants to hear from the settlers how the Trump plan can be improved. The settlers have been attempting to do just that, but have been ignored.

Envoy says after spending more than three years traveling to Arab capitals, he “came to learn that we agree on far more than we disagree on.”

But according to Netanyahu, July 1 is not a deadline – July 1 is the day before which Israel will certainly not apply sovereignty and after which it might.

“I don’t use those terms, 'settlements.' I use the terms 'cities' and 'towns' because that’s what they really are."

Last week, settlement leaders said Prime Minister Netanyahu told them there are some technical differences within the US administration.

Greenblatt has clashed with the PA’s leadership on several occasions and has accused them of choosing terrorism over peace, at the expense of their own people.

One day earlier, Greenblatt met in Riyadh with his longtime Twitter pal, the pro-Israel Saudi Arabian blogger, Mohammed Saud.

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.

The president thanked Greenblatt for all his efforts to promote understanding and trust in the region

Greenblatt said he was planning to meet with both Prime Minister Netanyahu and Blue & White party leader Benny Gantz.

Berkowitz, 30, is an Orthodox Jew who assisted White House adviser Jared Kushner in his years in the private sector, then during US President Donald Trump’s election campaign, and later in the White House he served as a “special assistant.”

“This step, if taken, would constitute an ongoing playing with fire.”

President Trump is yet to decide whether he would unveil his "deal of the century" peace plan before or after the September 17 Israeli elections.

"The recent report of corruption . . . 'represents a new low for Unrwa (sic) and an indictment of the idea of an international agency dedicated to a single interest."

“Thanks to the Dutch for also calling attention to this. I encourage all UNRWA donor countries & the rest of the global community to ask for a transparent, thorough & speedy investigation to uncover the truth.”

Both the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders told the Trump peace team the only way to achieve peace will be by establishing a "Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital."

Danon: "UNRWA has in recent years worked to redirect world funds to continue this corruption industry that has served its leadership."

The statement from al-Sisi's office said negotiations should focus on a two-state solution aimed at achieving a “Palestinian state based on the June 1967 boundaries with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

Israel revealed new intelligence information in the Security Council: Iran and Syria are smuggling dual-use equipment into Lebanon to build up Hezbollah.

Specifically, the trip is intended to finalize details of the proposed U.S. $50 billion plan to jump-start the Palestinian Authority economy while giving a boost to Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon.

“From the moment of its formation, they were attacked multiple times. They continue to be attacked with terrorism . . . they’re trying their best to succeed … under very, very trying circumstances.”

"The region is not interested in leaving the Palestinians behind, but I think the region is also tired of the Palestinian leadership preventing progress in the region.”