Muslims and Jews Consider Obama's Policy
826 views · Published 19 June 2009 · 4:15 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Reaction to President Obama's Middle East Policy, outlined in his speech in Cairo earlier this month, has been mostly positive. At the center of his policy is a renewed effort to bring about a two-state solution, with a Palestinian state living peaceably alongside Israel. The Bush administration also endorsed a Palestinian state but was seen as favoring Israeli policies. For the moment, Israel has refused to agree to a total settlement freeze, demanded by Mr. Obama. Jeff Swicord takes a look at reaction to the new policy in American Muslim and Jewish communities.
