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Kerry doubles down and says

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:33:55 +0000

In reply to Susan Rice to Israel -- Knock it Off

Kerry doubles down and says his right wing critics in Israel will not intimidate him. Good for him, and good for everyone.

Tzipi Lipni sits at the

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:48:24 +0000

In reply to Susan Rice to Israel -- Knock it Off

Tzipi Lipni sits at the negotiating table and she is furious about the attacks on Secretary Kerry. She calls them "shocking". Perhaps more importantly, the article I link to addresses signs of a growing rift in Netanyahu's rather fragile governing coalition:

Livni's comments point to a widening divide in the center-right coalition, which has some members backing a peace deal while others seek to prevent one based on Kerry's outlines.

The secretary of state is soon expected to present a framework that would define the outlines of a final deal.

This is further evidence to me that there are intensive negotiations going on right now--that's why tempers are flaring and the coalition frays. This is no simple task. Secretary Kerry may or may not have to be a bit more careful with impromptu comments (if that's what they were), but bully for him and for the president for trying to make this thing work.

Seemed designed to get the

PeraclesPlease — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:49:11 +0000

In reply to Susan Rice to Israel -- Knock it Off

Seemed designed to get the Americans to again repeatedly announce steadfast support for Israel. 3 tweets from Rice supporting Israel & condemning boycotts, followed by several statements from Psaki at State Dept declaring the same thing.

Perhaps we should help Ms Rice with:

Personal attacks in Israel directed at Sec Kerry totally unfounded and unacceptable [but by golly gee, they sure do work]

— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) February 4, 2014