Another CNN Fail

CNN once again fails.  Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer is my new idol.

Israeli Ambassador v Erin Burnett

He makes great points and I think I will start following Mr. Dermer in the news.  He seems like a very intelligent man.

CNN did miss some important facts that were completely relevant to the situation.

Local Rabbi's Excellent Article

This was in my local paper today: Israel at war: Get beyond sound bites

It is a fantastic article written by a Rabbi in my hometown.  Jack Paskoff has been at Congregation Shaarrai Shomayim, the reformed synagogue of Lancaster, for over twenty years.  I've heard him speak several times and I've been very impressed by him.

Two State Solution

Policy Recommendation: The Two-State Solution

The state of Israel, since its founding, has been at odds with its Arab neighbors.  The issue has only been exacerbated in the last few decades due to the internal crisis between the Palestinians and Israeli Jews.  Many solutions have been tossed around, though one has never been strongly pursued.  The solutions boil down to two: the one-state solution and two-state solution.  While both have drawbacks and advantages, this paper recommends the two-state solution as the desired course of action.  In fact, former Prime Minister and current President Shimon Peres once said, “A solution of two national states - a Jewish state, Israel; an Arab state, Palestine. The Palestinians are our closest neighbors. I believe they may become our closest friends.”  

Operation Protective Edge

Operation Protective Edge

So, first off, the death of innocent civilians is wrong  and does not accomplish anything.  But, the loss of Palestinian life is often the fault of Hamas.