Day: June 4, 2013
Livni lifts spirits
Too often the discourse surrounding the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict focuses on divergent narratives. Complex ideas loaded with emotional and historical baggage are rarely unpacked but often used as rhetorical crutches to score political points. Among the most common, casual observers often hear about Greater Israel, the naqba, the right of return, terrorism, and even victimhood. While these narratives stem from legitimate sources, their (mis)use often merely serves to complicate attempts at ending conflict.
Moving away from such common narratives, US Secretary of State John Kerry is attempting to restart negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. With numerous trips to the region since January, Secretary Kerry has renewed enthusiasm in the international community, raised expectations, and will attempt to succeed where so many before him have failed. Both the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have yet to show any sustained confidence in the renewed process and no new rounds of negotiations are currently scheduled. Read more
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