Israelis are still reeling from their own Nixon-goes-to-China moment. No other politician had the toughness and the determination to do what he did in the face of the kind of opposition and criticism he faced, ... He's a tough guy.
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It's a revolutionary situation. This the first time that the Muslim Brotherhood or any Islamic group has been elected to run an Arab polity, and there are no real precedents. Are we looking at a hardcore movement that may make some tactical gestures but remains totally committed to destroying Israel and transforming Palestinian society, or are they pragmatists and will change these beliefs.Yossi Alpher
He was able to project charisma and give people a sense of security and stability at a very difficult time.
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The ultimate reaction on our part is that you seal the borders and let them starve, but of course that's impossible.
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