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May 16, 2008
 
Council for Peace and Security - Association of National Security Experts in Israel
  Founded by the late Maj Gen (Ret) Aharon Yariv
  "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares.." Isaiah 2/4
 
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The Council for Peace and Security is a voluntary body with no party political affiliation, bringing together some thousand members, each with a solid background in fields associated with security and diplomacy. The Council considers Peace to be a necessary component of Israeli National Security.
 
 
 
COUNCIL FLASHES:
 

Seminar on the Security Fence

The Council recently held a Seminar on aspects of the Security Fence. It was reported in this column. More details of all the lectures are now avaialble.

Read the detailed abstracts

Council Members Hold Discussion with Prime Minister

Members of the Management of the Council for Peace and Security met with Prime Minister Mr Ehud Olmert on Thursday 21 February 2008.

Mr Olmert opened with a general review. This was followed by questions and comments from the Council members to which the Prime Minister responded.

A point raised about removing illegal settlements in Judea and Samaria led Mr Olmert to state that at the moment he was putting all his effort into the negotiation process, and other matters would be receiving attention in due course. He was confident that it would be possible to reach a framework agreement within a reasonable time. But Israel would be firm on two points: There could be no question of a full return to the 1967 borders; Urban building and development would continue everywhere within the municipal boudaries of Jerusalem.

The meeting which lasted for over an hour, was cordial and informative.

Activities of the Outgoing Management

(January 2005- December 2007)

A Report from the Managing Director

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Support for the Reservists

Having regard for the vital role played by Reservists in the IDF, the Council has written to Government Ministers and Members of the Knesset urging them to pass the new "Reservists Law" without delay.

Read the text of the letter

Council Flashes Archive
 
 
NEWS & EVENTS:
 
Security Fence breached by Palestinians Electric Cables stolen

The people of Jerusalem have no reason to believe that they are protected by the security fence with its sophisticated electronics. The Palestinians have denuded it, stealing cables, electronics and fixtur...

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Our Debt to Jimmy Carter

The government of Israel is boycotting Jimmy Carter during his visit here this week. Whether Carter's approach to conflict resolution is considered appropriate or defeatist, no one can take away the fact that he brought Israel and Egypt to a peace treaty that has held to this day...

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White House urges Carter not to meet Hamas Leader

The Bush administration has urged former President Jimmy Carter not to go forward with plans to meet the leader of Hamas in Damascus...

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Olmert and Abbas resume Meetings after Hiatus

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met for the first time in nearly two months. Both intend to make every effort to reach agreement within the year...

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Saudi Mufti denies inviting Israeli Rabbis

The call last week by Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah for an interfaith dialogue has provoked outraged reaction from Saudi Islamists ad praise from Saudi liberals. The Saudi Grand Mufti said that up to this point he had not asked Israelis to come to anything...

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Middle East Peace Talks stalled, say Negotiators

Palestinians see no hope on the ground. Israeli leaders have, at least in public, sounded more optimistic...

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Bush fails to gain Concessions on Settlements from Olmert

Ehud Olmert last night refused to rule out further settlement building in East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank. This exposed the schism that divides Israelis and Palestinians as they attempt to renew negotiations...

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News & Events Archive
 
 
ARTICLES:
 

Olmert and Settlements: Lofty Goals betrayed by Actions on the Ground

Geffrey Aronson reviews Israeli settlement activity on the West Bank. He points out that in spite of Olmert's commitments in Annapolis, the activity continues apace...

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Israel's Tactics collide with the Peace Process

Israel's security measures have successfully reduced suicide bombings and other attacks from the West Bank. But they have made life hard for the Palestinians and impede a peace process. It is a classic military-political dilemma...

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Israel: Sixty Years of Hope and Despair

As the anniversary of its independence approaches, Israel remains haunted by conflicts of the past and is split along racial, religious, economic and ideological lines. Terrorist attacks are commonplace. But there is also pride mixed with self-criticism, and a yearning for a fresh start on both sides of the Arab-Israeli divide...

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Hezbollah and Lebanon The final Straw

Hezbollah may now finally be undermining itself from within...

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Rational Thinking about the Qassams

The Israeli public sees the firing of Qassams, Katyushas and mortars directed against Sderot, settlements along the border with Gaza and recently Askelon as acts of terrorism. But things can be seen in a different light...

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The Solution: a comprehensive Settlement

It is to be hoped that an Israeli leadership with visson and courage will rise to achieve a comprehensive settlement in the region. Otherwise she would be risking a continued cycle of violence and an escalation of religious radicalization...

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Arab Leaders say the Two-State Proposal is in Peril

At its forthcoming meeting the Arab League intends to stress that unless Israel responds to their 2002 proposals of normalization in exchange for leaving the Territories, a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and settlement of the refuggee problem, it will withdraw them. It will look for options other than that of a two-state solution...

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Israeli Arabs should enjoy cultural Autonomy and equal Funds

In a draft paper Moshe Ben-Attar outlines rights and obligations of Israeli Arabs. It is an attempt to respond to the recent "The Future Vision" published by the Heads of Arab Local Authorities in Israel. It is bound to raise objections amongst Israelis, both Jews and Arabs...

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