Olmert made a proposal on the governing of Jerusalem that I do not believe his cabinet or the Knesset would have accepted. Elliott Abrams acceptcabinetgovern Change image and share on social
President Obama has never summarized the Obama Doctrine with such clarity, but here is what it would look like: 'I will undertake any military attack against our enemies, regardless of the risks and collateral damage, so long as it is over by the time I have to announce it.' Elliott Abrams announceattackclarity share on social
One good way of measuring the mood in Israel is just how alert or relaxed the guards at every restaurant entrance appear to be. Elliott Abrams alertentrancegood Change image and share on social
The United States needs to be far clearer: we cannot and will not support any government where Hamas has a real influence and the security forces stop fighting terror. Elliott Abrams clearfightforce Change image and share on social
Can Israelis be wistful? It is not the characteristic we usually associate with them; more typically they are said to be tough, sweet, angry, thoughtful, demanding - not wistful. Elliott Abrams angryassociatecharacteristic Change image and share on social
Sari Nusseibeh is a man without a country. Elliott Abrams countrymannusseibeh Change image and share on social
Four years is a long time in politics. Elliott Abrams longpolitictime Change image and share on social
From its earliest days in the nineteenth century, and until the Holocaust, the Orthodox rabbinate in eastern Europe was not enthusiastic about the Zionist movement, which at the time was led by irreligious Jews. Elliott Abrams centurydayearly share on social
Peace in the Middle East has been on the Obama administration's mind from the beginning. Two days after his inauguration, the president traveled to the State Department to announce the appointment of George Mitchell as his Middle East peace negotiator. Elliott Abrams administrationannounceappointment share on social
During most of the Bush administration, human rights and democracy in Egypt were on the front burner. Elliott Abrams administrationburnerbush Change image and share on social
