Israeli Foreign Policy
Even individual Anglo representation is a rarity in the Knesset, says Dov Lipman, who was the Israeli parliament’s first American-born member in 30 years.
David Schenker says the proposed deal is good for Lebanon, but “does nothing to alleviate tensions along the Blue Line.”
The Israeli minister stressed the need to fight for peace and stability.
Ehud Adiri reportedly resigned just days before the U.S. submitted to Jerusalem and Beirut what is widely being portrayed as a final proposal to end a longstanding dispute over gas-rich waters in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The American lawmaker calls for a congressional investigation into the Biden administration for having “pressured our Israeli allies to hand over their territory to the Iran-controlled terrorist group Hezbollah.”
Lapid is trying to “pull a fast one” on the Israeli public by forging ahead with the accord without a public referendum, as is required by Israeli law before the government can cede sovereign territory, says opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Under the terms of the emerging accord, Israel will be able to exploit the Karish natural gas field, according to the Israeli premier.
Hezbollah chief, who has threatened war over the border dispute, calls the proposal a “very important step.”
The lack of American approval for the export of the system, which was developed with substantial US funding, is behind the delay.
The official added, however, that his country needs much more help from the Jewish state.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is committed to “reconciliation” with Israel.
“Heroes of Haifa” centers on a battle won by Indian soldiers in World War I.
