David Makovsky

@DavidMakovsky

David is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow and the Director of the Program on the Middle Eastern Peace Process at the Washington Institute of Near East Policy.

Washington, D.C.
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Joined September 2009
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    Feb 21

    "The views of Otzma Yehudit are reprehensible. They do not reflect the core values that are the very foundation of the State of Israel." Read our full statement:

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  2. Feb 21

    Unprecedented in Israeli history that three former army chiefs of staff are runnning together — Benny Gantz, Bogie Yaalon and Gabby Ashkenazi— alongside Yair Lapid. This is the most formidable combination to face Netanyahu in his long career. Turbulent campaign ahead of April 9.

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    Feb 20

    Now it’s official: Gantz, Lapid joining forces in a joint party that will challenge Netanyahu; former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi is joining them.

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    Feb 20

    In 1981, I spent a day w/ as college journalist following ’s election. Virtually alone w/him in his campaign tent, I’ll never forget him lecturing me on need to ban sex btw Jews & Arabs. I fear for any democracy that mainstreams such hate.

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  5. Feb 19

    Sorry to hear about decision to leave Israeli politics.Far beyond her base of voters and Israel’s shores,she will always be associated w/her commitment to principles such as democracy, the US-Israel ties, and ensuring Israel doesn’t slide into a binational reality.

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    Feb 17

    Anti-Semitism has spread through the Islamic world like a cancer, and Muslims should be particularly thoughtful when discussing Israel and its supporters. My take:

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    Feb 18

    Seven MPs quit Labour in protest over Corbyn's leadership

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  8. Feb 18

    Tzipi Livni Retires From Politics as Polls Show Plummeting Support

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  9. Feb 18

    Seven Labour Party Lawmakers Quit Over 'Institutional anti-Semitism'

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  10. Feb 12

    ICYMI: February will be pivotal for Israel’s elections. The AG may issue pending indictments to Netanyahu on three allegations of corruption. By Feb. 22, the two centrist parties—Gantz and Lapid's—must decide whether to merge. If so, it is a 2-person race

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    Feb 11

    BREAKING: Negotiators from both parties say lawmakers have reached an agreement in principle to fund government, avoid shutdown.

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    Feb 11

    1. 's outrageous comments equating politicians' support for Israel with being bought off by American Jewish money are a vile anti-Semitic trope. They need to be condemned by all in our party.

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  13. Feb 11

    Here's my latest take on the battle of the 'Benjamins' in the upcoming Israeli elections:

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  14. Feb 4

    Check out a podcast I did at the INSS Conference on Israeli elections, prospects for peace, and Settlements and Solutions:

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    Jan 30

    Gratified by review from in Sunday’s Book Review Lipstadt “has written a book that combines erudition, clarity, accessibility and passion at a moment when they could not be needed more.”

    "Anti-Semitism, to adapt a phrase, is the hate that dare not speak its name, and Lipstadt is at her best when she removes the guises under which it travels." My review of Deborah Lipstadt's powerful new book:
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  16. Jan 28

    Israeli State Rivlin at says status quo with Palestinians is not good for Israel and calls on Israeii leaders to take policy initiative.

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    Jan 28

    . : It is in Israel's interest to have a process going while Mahmoud Abbas is still alive.

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    Jan 28

    .: The . plan de-links security and settlements for the first time. Will the Palestinians like it.? No. It is not the first choice but it is not a bad second choice. keeps its goal of self reliance.

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    Jan 28

    .: An initiative based on the . plan must be coordinated with Washington.

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    Jan 28

    : Trump will not go for the INSS plan when he has the Trump deal in store but the is a fallback plan and it's a good one.

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