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U.S. Ambassador David Friedman: In the Bible, Isaac and Ishmael Reconciled Their Differences
(Jerusalem Post) Tovah Lazaroff - U.S. Ambassador David Friedman told the Israeli-Palestinian International Economic Forum in Jerusalem on Thursday: "There is far more that unites us than divides us," adding that in the Bible, Isaac and Ishmael reconciled their differences. "Obviously, we should do no less." "To hold the Palestinians hostage to a political solution, when humanitarian and business efforts are right in front of us, is a grave mistake and a grave disservice to the Palestinian people." "We all recall the Oslo Accords of 1993. There was an increase in terrorism four-fold. Why? Because pieces of paper do not make peace. Relationships make peace. Investments make peace. That is the kind of peace that is enduring. The Palestinian people deserve better. Enough of the endless political bickering that has brought nothing but misery. Let us work together for all our people. Let us make real peace with each other." Palestinian businessman Ashraf Jabari of Hebron said, "The average American has no idea that Palestinians work with Israelis and that countless Palestinians want to work with Israelis." Palestinians are fearful to express this in public, he added.