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http://www.centerpeace.org ** Israel and the Middle East News Update ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Wednesday, December 9 ------------------------------------------------------------ Click here for a printer-friendly version. (http://centerpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/December-9.pdf) Headlines: * Rivlin: Israel Must Do More to Improve Palestinians’ Lives * Peres: West Needs to ‘Redirect’ Young ISIS Terrorists * 5 Israeli Arabs Arrested for Trying to Set Up ISIS Cell in Nazareth * Hamas Adopts Revolving-Door Policy for ISIS in Gaza Jails * 776,500 Israeli Children Live in Poverty * 67% of Israelis Fear Being Hurt in Wave of Terror * America’s ‘Made In Israel’ Policy You’ve Probably Never Heard Of * Video Shows IDF Mission to Rescue Wounded Syrian Rebels Commentary: * NYT: “This Hanukkah, Let's Remember: Palestinian State Not a Gift” - Advertisement Campaign: “It's Time - Two States for Two People” * Washington Post: “What Israel Should Do To Lay Groundwork for Peace” - By Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel ** Times of Israel ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Rivlin: Israel Must Do More to Improve Palestinians’ Lives (http://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-israel-must-do-more-to-improve-palestinians-lives/) ------------------------------------------------------------ President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday urged Israel to take steps to improve Palestinians’ living conditions, which he said were lacking, while stressing that peace was still a distant prospect, ahead of a meeting with US President Barack Obama later in the day. In an op-ed for the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-israel-should-do-to-lay-the-groundwork-for-peace/2015/12/08/58c71fb6-9d12-11e5-8728-1af6af208198_story.html) , which coincided with the president’s first US first, Rivlin also criticized Israelis for neglecting the development of Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, saying they have been “abandoned.” The president said Israel must “take effective action” to lay the groundwork for a future accord, though he warned that “there is no currently viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” See also, “Rivlin Outlines Vision for Peace in DC” (Ynet News) (http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4736973,00.html) ** Arutz Sheva ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Peres: West Needs to ‘Redirect’ Young ISIS Terrorists (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/204540#.Vmgy-d-rTBI) ------------------------------------------------------------ If the Islamic State is on the rise and threatening the West, said former President Shimon Peres, then the West had only itself to blame – for not helping to lead young terrorists away from terror. Speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv Monday, Peres said that “we must realize that the only way to battle terror is not by killing terrorists, but to destroy the reasons for terror. We must ask ourselves why young men and women join terror groups.” The reason they do, Peres said in answer to his own query, is because they are getting the wrong “message” from the West. ** Ha'aretz ------------------------------------------------------------ ** 5 Israeli Arabs Arrested for Trying to Set Up ISIS Cell in Nazareth (http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.690738) ------------------------------------------------------------ Shin Bet has arrested 5 Israeli Arab suspected of attempting to set up an ISIS terror cell in Israel, it was cleared for publication Tuesday. According to the Shin Bet, the group had already started to meet and even begun training with live arms. All five are residents of Nazareth and were arrested in past months by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police. The Shin Bet said that the group had grown increasingly radicalized in recent months and sworn allegiance to ISIS and a "jihad against infidels." See also, “ISIS Terror Cell Planned Attacks in Israel” (Arutz Sheva) (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/204581#.VmgyHd-rTfY) ** Times of Israel ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Hamas Adopts Revolving-Door Policy for ISIS in Gaza Jails (http://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-adopts-revolving-door-policy-on-jailing-is-members-in-gaza/) ------------------------------------------------------------ Hamas is catching and releasing Islamic State operatives in Gaza who fire rockets at Israel. Just two weeks after being let out of prison, IS terrorists were already back to their old habits, shooting Kassams at Israel’s southern communities. Mahmoud Talb and Muhammad Baras well known supporters of IS and global jihad movement in Gaza, were among those released by Hamas only to later take part in attacks. This only continues Hamas’s unspoken, contradictory policy towards IS and global jihad. On one hand, Hamas must work against these operatives to prevent their actions. On the other hand, they often work side-by-side and assist one another. See also, “ISIS Gains a Foothold in Gaza” (Daily Beast) (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/12/09/isis-gains-a-foothold-in-gaza.html) ** Ynet News ------------------------------------------------------------ ** 776,500 Israeli Children Live in Poverty (http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4737047,00.html) ------------------------------------------------------------ A marked increase was measured in the amount of families, individuals, and children living in poverty in the 2014 poverty index. These results are a measured decline from poverty levels in 2013. A steady rise was also measured in the equality index, poverty in the Arab sector, and "poor workers," all the while those considered "poor" by the state have become poorer. These are the difficult conclusions that arise from poverty report released on Wednesday by the National Insurance Institute. The report indicated that 1,709,300 of Israel's citizens live below the poverty line. Israel's poverty levels were among the highest in the developed world. Among others, the statistics refer to 444,900 families and 776,500 children. Israel is currently ranked second from the bottom in terms of poverty and childhood poverty within the OECD. See also, “Annual Report Paints Grim Picture of Poverty in Israel” (Jerusalem Post) (http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/1-in-5-people-living-in-poverty-in-Israel-436770) ** Jerusalem Post ------------------------------------------------------------ ** 67% of Israelis Fear Being Hurt in Wave of Terror (http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/67-percent-of-Israelis-fear-being-hurt-in-wave-of-terror-436696) ------------------------------------------------------------ The number of Israelis who fear they or someone important to them will be attacked in the current wave of terrorism went up 10% in the last month, the Israeli Democracy Institute and Tel Aviv University’s Peace Index poll indicated. The poll found that 67% of Israelis fear being hurt in a terrorist attack, as opposed to 57% last month. The amount of Israeli Arabs who fear for their own or their loved ones’ safety declined in the last month from 78% to 68%. Most Israelis (61%) believe the current wave of terrorism was planned and guided by Palestinian leadership, while only 21% believe it was spontaneous. See also, “Poll: Most Israelis Say Terror Wave is No Intifada” (Times of Israel) (http://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-most-israelis-say-terror-wave-is-no-intifada/) ** U.S. News ------------------------------------------------------------ ** America’s Labeling Policy You Probably Never Heard Of (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/12/08/americas-made-in-israel-policy-that-youve-probably-never-heard-of) ------------------------------------------------------------ America's labeling policy is poised to become the next battleground as two-state solution champions and hardline pro-Israel advocates face off over just what it means to be "Made in Israel." U.S. policy differs from the recent EU rules on one key point: It does not mention "settlements" or differentiate between the Israeli or Palestinian origin of the goods. "Goods…produced in the West Bank and Gaza…shall not contain 'Israel,' 'Made in Israel,' or 'Occupied Territories-Israel,’” U.S. notice of policy states. "The Department of State believes that labeling goods as coming from the 'West Bank' or 'Gaza' will provide American [buyers enough] information indicating their origin." ** Arutz Sheva ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Video Shows IDF Mission to Rescue Wounded Syrian Rebels (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/204631#.Vmg1VN-rTfY) ------------------------------------------------------------ Incredible footage has emerged showing IDF forces entering Syrian territory to evacuate and treat seriously wounded Islamist rebels - many of whom are likely sworn enemies of Israel. The rare footage was obtained by Britain's Daily Mail, and is described by one Israeli army officer as "the most dangerous" kind of operation currently undertaken by IDF forces. Israel's treatment of wounded Syrians is well-known; some 2,000 have already been treated at a cost of around 50 million shekels. See also, “Saving Their Sworn Enemy: Israeli Commandos Rescuing Wounded from Syrian Warzone” (Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3315347/Watch-heart-pounding-moment-Israeli-commandos-save-Islamic-militants-Syrian-warzone-risking-lives-sworn-enemies.html?ito=embedded) ** The New York Times – December 9, 2015 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** This Hanukkah, Remember: Palestinian State Not Gift ------------------------------------------------------------ http://centerpeace.org/center-news/one-state-or-two/ ** Washington Post – December 8, 2015 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** What Israel Should Do to Lay the Groundwork for Peace (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-israel-should-do-to-lay-the-groundwork-for-peace/2015/12/08/58c71fb6-9d12-11e5-8728-1af6af208198_story.html) ------------------------------------------------------------ By Reuven Rivlin As I write this, there is no currently viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There is no diplomatic process underway, and no indication of imminent negotiations. Yet, even with no way forward, even with no clear timetable for an end to the conflict — the tragedy that envelops us all — we are duty bound to recognize where and how we can take effective action to improve the prospect that we will be able to live together, Jews and Arabs, in our region as we are destined rather than doomed to do. Israel must take steps to improve the situation independent of the geopolitical territorial debate — steps that every sensible person understands serve simultaneously Israel’s moral and practical interests. Without resolving the question of whether or not Israel today has a Palestinian partner for peace, it is self-evident that the building of the new Palestinian city, Rawabi (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israel-to-let-water-flow-to-west-bank-development-at-center-of-political-feud/2015/02/27/d1b598de-be84-11e4-bdfa-b8e8f594e6ee_story.html) , is in Israel’s interest. Likewise, it is clear that cultivating channels of communication and cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian businessmen, educators and cultural figures improves our situation. Is there anyone who does not see the value and importance of the majority of the Jewish population being able to speak Arabic (a plan for which (http://www.ibtimes.com/israeli-palestinian-peace-proposal-students-must-learn-arabic-hebrew-knesset-member-2158084) I am pleased to see has been brought before the Knesset)? When it comes to all these possibilities, we should have started yesterday. Even in Jerusalem, seen by many as the greatest diplomatic challenge to any peace treaty, there is much we can do. It is worth understanding that the Israeli right has long ignored the eastern part of the city for reasons of internal political differences, while the left has equally neglected investing in the need for infrastructure to serve the 300,000 Palestinians of the city as part of an ideology of political separation from the Palestinians. Thus, in debating the future, we have neglected to deal with eastern parts of Jerusalem in the present — and thereby literally abandoned the security of Jewish inhabitants and the welfare of Arab ones. Does anyone think that dealing with the sewage, roads, schools and medical centers of eastern Jerusalem can or should wait until the end of the conflict? Is there anyone who thinks the consequences of these economic disparities in the city will stop at genuine or fictitious political borders? At concrete walls or fences? Or as a result of this or that agreement on sovereignty? In the heat of our internal controversy over the country’s borders (https://www.globalpolicy.org/security-council/index-of-countries-on-the-security-council-agenda/israel-palestine-and-the-occupied-territories/land-and-settlement-issues.html) , the character of our neighbors and the nature of the final settlement or its feasibility, we are prone to ignore the necessity of managing relations between people in the present. But it is the here-and-now in which people — including children and young people — actually live. It is the present in which their consciousness is formed and their path in life crystalized. Confidence, however, cannot be built unilaterally. It is clear that the Palestinians must end the incitement and violence against Israel. They must end the rejection of the very existence of Israel. To Palestinian youths I say: For too many years, blood has been shed like water on this land. No blood is redder than any other. Lives matter. Our lives matter. Your lives matter. I urge Palestinian parents and teachers to foster in their young dreams of life, not aspirations of death. The struggle between our peoples has already seen so much death and bloodshed — more death and bloodshed is not going to solve it. At the same time, the international community, led by the United States, has a crucial role to play. Investing in steps like those above, nurturing mutual values and encouraging dialogue and cooperation can help lay the groundwork for a future settlement — whenever it may come — and make its success ever more likely. None of us is exempt from the requirement to ask ourselves: What is the positive legacy we will bequeath to future generations in terms of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? I regret to say it does not appear that we will be able to bequeath them peace — but we can leave them other breakthroughs. Even if these are localized or embryonic, we can build trust between the two peoples and leaderships, so that they will not begin like us today, starting from scratch. Reuven Rivlin is President of the State of Israel. ============================================================ S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace 633 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20004 For comments, please contact us at ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . ** www.centerpeace.org (http://www.centerpeace.org) 2015 S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, All rights reserved. YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS EMAIL BECAUSE YOU SIGNED UP FOR OUR NEWS UPDATES. ** unsubscribe from this list (http://centerpeace.us7.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=232a4a45176fccacab865e520&id=929d521884&e=a7f9100a75&c=7c99fd0009) ** update subscription preferences (http://centerpeace.us7.list-manage.com/profile?u=232a4a45176fccacab865e520&id=929d521884&e=a7f9100a75)