I didn't go into politics out of concern for the Palestinians but out of concern for Israel.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
My ideology is not connected to the Palestinians.
For a good chunk of Israelis, it doesn't matter who is in power when it comes to dealing with the Palestinians. Their focus was more on economic issues.
I've covered Israel just as I cover other politics.
It is in Israel's interest not to govern the Palestinians but for the Palestinians to govern themselves in their own state.
I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
I have a lot of warm feelings towards the Palestinian people.
The Israelis are very smart about politics and strategy, but there are a few exceptions. One is Lebanon, the other is Gaza, where they were completely inept.
The only way to security for Israel and a humane life for Palestinians in their own land is political. No matter where the fault for past negotiating failures lies, there is no other path.
I'm very much tied to the state of Israel, but I am against their policy of settlements in Palestine.
I call on the Palestinian people to elect new leaders - leaders not compromised by terror.