Henry Siegman

Henry Siegman is president emeritus of the US/Middle East Project and a past senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He was a visiting research professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and formerly headed the American Jewish Congress and the Synagogue Council of America.

When Biden Met Bennett—and Gave His Blessing to Impunity

When Biden Met Bennett—and Gave His Blessing to Impunity When Biden Met Bennett—and Gave His Blessing to Impunity

No country has been in a better position to impose pressure on Israel than the United States, but most presidents never tried—including the current one.

Sep 20, 2021 / Henry Siegman

Donald Trump

What My Escape From Hitler’s Germany Taught Me About Trump’s America What My Escape From Hitler’s Germany Taught Me About Trump’s America

And what Trump’s America teaches us about Netanyahu’s Israel.

Jul 27, 2018 / Henry Siegman

Violence, Moral Equivalence, and the End of a Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine

Violence, Moral Equivalence, and the End of a Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine Violence, Moral Equivalence, and the End of a Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine

A slanderous ad in The New York Times accusing John Kerry of anti-Semitism could only have drawn its inspiration from the PR skills of Joseph Goebbels.

Nov 24, 2015 / Henry Siegman

Secretary Kerry’s Mission Impossible in Israel-Palestine

Secretary Kerry’s Mission Impossible in Israel-Palestine Secretary Kerry’s Mission Impossible in Israel-Palestine

Washington’s assurances that it will defend Israel no matter what it does, however objectionable, kill any hope of a two-state solution to the conflict.

Jul 11, 2013 / Henry Siegman

Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby?

Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby? Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby?

He can, if he presents a just peace plan supported by former Presidents Clinton and Bush.

May 25, 2011 / Feature / Henry Siegman

Netanyahu’s Freeze Scam

Netanyahu’s Freeze Scam Netanyahu’s Freeze Scam

What did Benjamin Netanyahu mean when he said he and Mahmoud Abbas should be prepared to make "painful concessions" for the sake of peace?

Sep 30, 2010 / Editorial / Henry Siegman

Imposing Middle East Peace Imposing Middle East Peace

Forceful outside intervention is the only alternative to an unstable and dangerous status quo.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Henry Siegman

A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?

The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman

Tough Love for Israel Tough Love for Israel

Another Middle East peace conference? Statesmen instead should have the moral and political courage to end the massive hoax the peace process has become.

Apr 17, 2008 / Editorial / Henry Siegman

Letters Letters

Readers respond to Gary Younge on The Obama Effect, exchange views with Henry Siegman on Israel and comment about the subprime mortgage meltdown.

Jan 16, 2008 / Letters / Our Readers and Henry Siegman

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