After two weeks of tense U.S.-Israeli relations, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) dinner last night. Both attempted to repair the “breach” in relations, but stood their ground—the Secretary insisted on a settlement freeze, while the Prime Minister declared, “Jerusalem is not a settlement. It's our capital.” Today, Netanyahu is making the rounds on J Street, and will meet privately with President Obama. Will Netanyahu soften his stance away from the bright lights of press and cameras? With such diverging goals, is compromise possible?
Guests:
P.J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Ben Cohen, Associate Director of Communication, American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Issac Luria, Director of Communications and New Media, J Street, political arm of the Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace movement