Bill Clinton
During a live interview with comedian Billy Crystal, the former president laments missed opportunities for peace, defends Israel’s right to self-defense.
The former president said that he understands that too many have died in Gaza but noted that Hamas murdered Israelis, who were “the most pro-friendship with Palestine.”
Former U.S. Presidents Donald Trump and George W. Bush released statements on Saturday. Former President Jimmy Carter’s center commented on Sunday about the “targeting of Israeli and Palestinian civilians.”
Social-media handles or entities associated with Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter remained mum on Israel on Saturday.
“He knows well the ways of Washington and he knows Israel,” longtime D.C. media strategist Steve Rabinowitz told JNS.
The then-prime minister offered the concessions in 2000, Israel State Archives reveal.
The former president reiterated his affection for Yitzhak Rabin but didn’t address Mideast politics.
The university will honor Clinton for his commitment to the State of Israel, Mideast coexistence and social and economic sustainability, and NYU President Emeritus John Sexton for his commitment to academic excellence and diversity in education.
The two-time U.S. presidential candidate was a friend and a donor to various social causes.
Although the agreement itself didn’t call for the creation of an official Palestinian state west of the Jordan River, subsequent Israeli proposals over the years did allow for such an entity to come into being. All of those offers, however, were rejected by the Palestinian leadership.
Controversy surrounds the presence of the Nation of Islam head, known for his anti-Semitic vitriol, and his proximity to world leaders on a public stage, including former President Bill Clinton, at the funeral of the legendary singer and civil-rights activist.
Despite Clinton’s under-the-radar efforts, Netanyahu defeated Peres in a narrow upset, in what was seen by many as a rejection of the Oslo peace process.
