“The Israelis object to an imposed settlement I don't know what they mean by an imposed settlement. It's quite obvious, without the all out support by the United States in money and weapons and so on the Israelis couldn't do what they've been doing. So we bear a very great share of the responsibility for the continuation of this...of this state of warfare.” KnowsMeanStatesUnitedResponsibilityUnited StatesSupportShareObjectsBearsWeaponsJewObviousWarfareSettlementContinuation Author:J. William Fulbright
“Beyond that is the fear that the United States will end up negotiating and agreeing to a deal with Iran. The Israelis do not like that either because they fear the deal will come at the expense of Israel's security interests. From an Israeli perspective, the NIE makes the risk of some sort of settlement much greater.” EndsStatesInterestUnitedDealsUnited StatesGreaterRiskSecurityPerspectiveIsraelIranExpensesIsraeliSettlementNegotiating Author:Trita Parsi
“We knew the Syrian situation was complex and there were lots of divisions, particularly on the side of the opposition... This is a tough job... It can perhaps be done if you stand united and work with me in putting sustained pressure on the protagonists or the parties to come together and seek a political settlement.” IfsDoneTogetherJobsPoliticalSidesUnitedPartySituationToughPressureComplexesOppositionDivisionSettlementProtagonists Author:Kofi Annan