Could US Foreign Policy in the Middle East Be Worse? Yes Stephen Zunes, Truthout

http://www.truth-out.org/could-us-foreign-policy-middle-east-be-worse-yes66443: "The Democrats could have taken advantage of their control of both Congress and the White House to support moderate Palestinians and moderate Israelis in their quest for peace. Instead, Pelosi and other Congressional leaders, without any apparent opposition from the Obama White House, have been committed to rewarding right-wing militarists like Netanyahu, while punishing moderates Abbas and Fayyad. Now, the Republicans are ready to push this disastrous policy even further."
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