Washington’s diplomatic events are in full swing this Fall. Botswana and Saudi Arabia celebrated their national days. Smithsonian Associates partnered with the Embassy of Spain to recognize Spain’s contribution to American independence 250 years on. Friend of the diplomatic community Bruce Wollman was the guest of honor at the National MS Society’s annual gala.
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Just to make sure, Mina Zemach – the pollster I work with in Israel – ran the 2009 two-state solution (TSS) question for me again in May 2024. The findings are published here for the first time. The result among Israeli respondents was 43% “unacceptable”. It was not as good as the 2009 result – but still better than the result for Northern Ireland where peace was achieved.
Arab diplomats and Middle East experts condemn Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, but say reports that call it unprovoked are overlooking a key issue: the decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel.
