Israel Policy Forum

Meridor: Israel must take steps for peace talks

Former Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor tells the Times of Israel that Israel must make a serious effort to achieve a final peace agreement with the Palestinians without compromising Israel's security.

Dan Meridor, Dr. Gary Samore and Carol Giacomo to Discuss Iranian Nuclear Threat

On Sunday, May 5th at 5:00 pm, panelists will examine US-Israel security cooperation on Iran as well as other regional challenges.

IPF Letter to Netanyahu in Support of Pursuing Peace

"We believe that this is a compelling moment for you and your new government to respond to President Obama’s call for peace by taking concrete confidence building steps designed to demonstrate Israel’s commitment to a ‘two-states for two peoples’ solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

IPF Enthusiastically Applauds Normalization of Turkish-Israeli Ties

"As longtime supporters of a strong Turkish-Israel relationship, Israel Policy Forum has always maintained that Turkey must play a vital and constructive role in advancing regional peace and security."

IPF Applauds Obama's Speech to Israeli Public

We are heartened by the President’s reaffirmation of the United States’ commitment to the principle of two states for two peoples.

On President Obama's Trip to the Region

"The visit presents an opportunity for President Obama to underscore his personal commitment to Israel’s security and advancing a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the principle of two states for two peoples."

Shlomo Avineri Discusses the Atmosphere Surrounding Obama's Trip to the Region

"President Obama may be successful in pushing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations a little bit, if this is going to be done in a wider context of American policy vis-a-vis the Middle East."

Dan Meridor Speaks with IPF about Challenges Facing the New Israeli Government

"The question that is asked here after the fall of some regimes that were very pro-American and the growth of the Muslim Brotherhood movement -- will America be the same superpower that the Arabs can rely on? Will America be able to make sure that its voice is heard?"

IPF Concerned By Erdogan's Remarks

In letter, IPF calls Turkish Prime Minister's comments "highly destructive," stating that "These unfortunate comments will undoubtedly set back reconciliation efforts between Turkey and Israel at a time when these democracies should be working closely together to advance clear common interests and address shared threats in the region."

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin Speaks to IPF

"The Iranians are able to break out to the bomb tonight within 4 to 6 months for the first bomb, and if they want an arsenal of bombs, it will take them a year or year and a half."

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Commentary and Analysis by IPF Contributors

Commentary

Fayyad’s Resignation: A Blow, But Not Time to Mourn Just Yet

by Danielle Spiegel Feld on Apr 24, 2013

"It’s still too soon to declare that the West Bank is now on the verge of imminent collapse, or that the reforms Fayyad instituted will certainly or quickly come undone."

Discussions with Policymakers and Analysts

Interview

Alon Pinkas on President Obama's trip to Israel

by admin on Mar 25, 2013

Policy Roundtables, & Seminars

Past Events

Antony J. Blinken Speaks To IPF (VIDEO)

by Danielle Spiegel Feld on Mar 02, 2012

Antony J. Blinken currently serves as Deputy Assistant to the President and as National Security Advisor to the Vice President. He spoke on Monday, February 27th to an Israel Policy Forum audience in New York City.

IPF Events

Conference Call with Yasser Abed Rabbo

May 29, 2013

Conference Call with Marwan Muasher

May 1, 2013

Obama in Israel: Briefing with Aaron Miller and Alon Pinkas

March 22, 2013

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