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Information on the 65th Middle East Policy Council conference transcript on peace negotiations for Israel and Arab nations is presented. It transcript offers the insights of Scott Lasensky of the U.S. Institute of Peace, American Task Force on Palestine fellow Hussein Ibish, and Thomas R. Mattair of the Middle East Policy Council, regarding the issue. The question and answer part of the conference held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington D.C. on July 25, 2011 is also discussed.

This article presents a discussion on the implications of Israel's offensive on several Lebanese targets specifically the Shiite militia, Hezbollah. The author argues that the assault was meant to deter not just Lebanon but the rest of the countries in the region from threatening the security of Israel. However, the instability in Lebanon may prove Israel's move ineffective as deterrence depends on the presence of a central authority in the country to which deterrence is aimed at.

Presents the texts of speeches and panel discussions among participants in a conference held by the U.S. Middle East Policy Council on March 22, 2002 regarding the feasibility of the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian state.

Focuses on the reasons for the failure of Israel and Palestine peace negotiations in Camp David, Maryland in July 2000. Relationship of the administration of United States President Bill Clinton with the two nations; Manner of framing the issues in religious terms; Reaction of Arabs and Muslims to discussions on religion; Commitment of the U.S. to the Middle East conflict.

Examines how Arabs and Israelis have perceived the role of the United States in Arab-Israeli negotiations. Role of the domestic policies of the other in the negotiations; Comparison of the US role in the Camp David negotiations in the 1970s with the American role in the 1990s; Projection of `optimism' and `pessimism' as a negotiating tactic.

Examines the influence on the United States (U.S.) foreign policy towards Israel. Models of public opinion influence; Understanding U.S. policy in the Middle East; Research methods; National survey of American public opinion; Further information.

Discusses the various elements of Israeli foreign policy in the past and argues that their strategy is no longer useful in meeting their objectives. Goal of preventing collective Arab action by separating Egypt from other Arab states; Strong and stable ties with the United States; Objective of self-preservation; Deterrence strategy; Changes in the Middle East in the 1970s; Future of US-Israeli relations.