“I believe the international community must press for an immediate cease-fire. A cease-fire would allow humanitarian assistance to be delivered most effectively and facilitate the revitalization of the peace process.
“I believe that the United States has dis-engaged from this process for far too long. President-elect Obama should indicate that he will appoint a Special Envoy to the region to revitalize stalled peace negotiations and to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to finding a long-term two-state solution.
“Every nation, including Israel, has the right to defend itself from attack. Hamas’s continued rocket attacks against Israeli civilians are unacceptable. Hamas should have agreed to extend the recently expired cease-fire. They must also recognize Israel’s right to exist and drop their objection to negotiate a two-state solution.” (Press Release, January 2, 2009)
“I believe that the United States has dis-engaged from this process for far too long. President-elect Obama should indicate that he will appoint a Special Envoy to the region to revitalize stalled peace negotiations and to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to finding a long-term two-state solution.
“Every nation, including Israel, has the right to defend itself from attack. Hamas’s continued rocket attacks against Israeli civilians are unacceptable. Hamas should have agreed to extend the recently expired cease-fire. They must also recognize Israel’s right to exist and drop their objection to negotiate a two-state solution.” (Press Release, January 2, 2009)
