American Foreign Policy Regarding Israel and Palestine:
From 1998-2002
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SummarySince the founding of Israel, over 50 years ago, America has taken the fledgling country under its wing . The sympathy of the American people towards Israel has wavered little despite the ups-and-downs Israel has been through in its short history . Especially throughout the Clinton administration, America has taken a soft stand towards Israel, favoring them over Palestine, even while trying to keep a neutral stance during peace negotiations. During the last five years, however, American foreign policy has wavered back and forth depending on the negotiating tactics of the President. President Clinton took on peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine as a primary goal of his administration. President Bush has been less inclined to focus his energies on peace in the Middle East.
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- Since the founding of Israel, over 50 years ago, America has taken the fledgling country under its wing
- In March of 1998, Bill Clinton, despite popularity problems at home, continued to provide a bridge between Yasir Arafat and Binyamin Netanyahu
- Following the election of Barak in Israel, America resumed its more pro-Israeli stance, with 'barely suppressed delight' at the election results, since Netanyahu had proven difficult to negotiate with
- Although a compromise could not be reached, at least important issues had been discussed for the first time, such as control of Jerusalem
- Pro-Israeli continued even after conflict erupted in the region
- With recent conflicts erupting in the Middle East, America finds itself in a tight position, either supporting Israel and loosing favor with the Arab countries
- American foreign policy towards the conflict between Palestine and Israel has taken many stances
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