Posts Tagged: David Harris
Jewish Groups Express Outrage at Iran’s Appointment to Head Key UN Committee
Iran was elected Tuesday by United Nations member states to serve as the rapporteur of the UN First Committee on Disarmament and International...
Will Israel be a 21st Century Cassandra?
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. When this reputedly beautiful girl refused the romantic overture of Apollo, he placed...
Give Peace Talks a Chance: Part Two
After recently publishing "Give the Peace Process a Chance" in the Huffington Post and Jerusalem Post, quite a few comments came my way - some highly critical. They...
Critics Should Give the Peace Process a Chance
There's no shortage of cynicism and skepticism about the restarted, U.S.-facilitated Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The questions come fast and furious: Why, of all times, now, when the...
Far Right Shouldn’t Demonize Israel’s Supporters
We are a passionate people and, when engaged in political disputations, frequently cross the boundary of civil discourse. I could personally testify to this...
ZOA Concerned by Jewish Groups’ Criticism of Opposition to Two-State Solution
JNS.org - The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is expressing concern about the criticism leveled by two Jewish groups at opponents of a two-state...
Susan Rice Appointment as National Security Advisor Praised by Jewish Groups
JNS.org - Jewish groups on Wednesday praised the appointment of outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice as National Security Advisor. Rice will replace...
The Resurgence of European Antisemitism
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe. A recent Tel Aviv University report found that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Europe increased by...
Jewish 100: David Harris – Community
David Harris Executive Director, American Jewish Committee Harris sits at the top of one of the largest and most important Jewish advocacy groups in the world. He...
Jewish Group Condemns Latest Islamic Terrorist Attack Against Christians in Nigeria
Two terrorist attacks rocked the beleaguered Nigerian Christian community on Christmas Eve, resulting in 12 Christian deaths, Morning Star News reported. On Christmas Eve, suspected Islamic extremists...
Why Europe’s Influence on Israel is Limited
Europeans often express frustration that they are not more involved in seeking to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Given the geographical proximity and financial support for Palestinian...
YU, Wiesenthal, ADL Heads Have Top Salaries for American Jewish Leaders
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel earned the top salary among American Jewish executives in 2011 at $879,821, followed by Simon Wiesenthal Center President and CEO...
Israel and Hamas: Moral Clarity, Moral Fog, Moral Hypocrisy
Since the escalation of Hamas missile strikes against Israel began on November 14, there have been three basic kinds of reactions - moral...
Europe and Israel’s Day After
For many years, the EU has pressed for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Indeed, European officials have said such an accord is a...
