Daniel Levy, who disagrees with Beinart's boycott proposal, nevertheless praises the book:
Palestinian shortcomings can only justify ignoring settlements if Israel itself were faultless or if we blind ourselves to any possible Israeli transgressions or mistakes. And, in any case, past Palestinian faults don't somehow forgive current or future Israeli faults.
Joe Klein is troubled by the criticism Peter has gotten:
Beinart’s is, essentially, the same position as every American President since Nixon.
It was, furthermore, the position of the three Israeli Prime Ministers who preceded Benyamin Netanyahu. And finally, it is the position of the overwhelming majority of former leaders of the Mossad, Shin Bet and Israel Defense Forces. Given that near-unanimity, you’d think right-wing American Jewry would tread softly here. But no, as with most bullies who have no reasonable case, they stomp about decrying Beinart and the more moderate Jewish lobbying group, J Street, and, well, people like me.
My thoughts on the book here.
