Several weeks ago, during the height of the violence in the
most recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestine, I wrote to President Barack Obama. I wrote to encourage him to not allow Israel to have
access to the massive stockpile of weapons and armaments that the United States
keeps in Israel.
I received the following response today. It thanks me for writing, without actually addressing the specifics of my letter.
Dear Jeff:
Thank you for writing.
There are no easy solutions to the challenges facing the Israelis and
the
We cannot give up on the search for an end to this
conflict. Too much is at stake, and it
is the right thing to do. Our Nation’s
commitment to a just and sustainable resolution is unwavering, and we will
continue to offer constructive approaches and encourage the Israelis and the
Palestinians to work together to resolve this conflict. To move forward, both parties must face hard
choices and make difficult decisions.
Only they can accomplish the compromises necessary for two independent
states to live side‑by‑side in peace and
security.
Again, I appreciate your thoughts. Please know my Administration will keep
looking for steps both the Israelis and the Palestinians can take to build the
trust and the confidence upon which lasting peace will depend.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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