13 ordspråk av Gerald Steinberg
Gerald Steinberg
For the short-term, there is also I think a political symbol for the region that says we are working together and the noose around Iraq is closing.
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He wants to do things, he wants to continue with the disengagement process,
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He was not perceived as an active mayor who did anything useful, but rather one who used his position to further his efforts to get ahead in politics.
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In a way, Israel was following the American lead with respect to links with China, including sales of military equipment and technology,
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Israel can reduce the civilian presence, but maintain military control.
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NGOs give the money to Palestinians, and the Palestinians do all sorts of things with the money. There's often a very big gap in what they say they are doing and what they actually do.
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Sharon has reshaped himself as the ultimate centrist Israeli prime minister.
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The fact (that) those hard-liners were able to roll out those missiles in public in Iran sends a signal, I think, to the Iranian public and the rest of the world and Israel that says 'Look out,'
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The U.S. has abruptly changed its policies in the last couple of years. It took Israel a little while to follow and realize how serious these issues are to the U.S.
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There is even less of a potential for political resolution or stability and therefore that indicates a greater likelihood of unilateral steps.
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These issues are extremely important for the broad Israeli population, and those who choose not to vote are registering a protest against both candidates -- not necessarily fatigue.
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This agreement was the result of a full court press and that doesn't mean it's going to work.
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Until the Palestinians can show that they can act against the terrorist groups, there is going to be a consensus not to give more. If things are quiet for six months then we could begin to see action.
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