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Rober Novak

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Israeli–Palestinian conflict[edit]

Novak took on a pro-Palestinian stance in the conflict, often criticizing Israel. In his syndicated column, Novak blamed Israel for the plight and mass exodus of Palestinian Christians.[38] He has also met with several Palestinian Authority officials, including former Education Minister and Hamas leader Nasser al-Shaer.[54] Novak praised former president Jimmy Carter for likening Israeli policy toward the Palestinians to "apartheid" in Israel.[54][55] Novak once said that his opinions on Israel caused the greatest amount of his hate mail. He viewed this as understandable, saying "Israel is so important to Jewish people and its preservation is so vital".[4]
After the 9/11 attacks, Novak stated that he believed the perpetrators had been largely motivated by revenge over US support for Israel. He also argued that the event brought the nations closer together "in a way that cannot improve long-term U.S. policy objectives".[32] In a November 2001 episode of Capital Gang, Novak said, "I am always amazed how American conservatives can get involved in this absolutely mindless support of the transigent [sic] Israeli policy." He argued that Yasser Arafat would be willing to accept Israel's right to exist but Ariel Sharon would never recognize a Palestinian state. He also referred to Hamas as 'freedom fighters', which prompted Margaret Carlson to remark that he's "the only person who would call Hamas freedom fighters" and Novak to respond that "people all over the world do".[54][56]
The Executive Director of the National Jewish Democratic Council, Ira Forman, has called Novak's columns on Israel "awful".[54] David Frum has called his column after the 9/11 attacks an "absurdity".[32] The Jewish Telegraphic Agency has stated that Novak "ran a running battle with pro-Israel groups, claiming they were unduly influential in Washington" and that he "excoriated Jews in public service who were not shy about their faith".[38] Reporter John Nichols, writing for The Nation, has praised Novak's views on Israel specifically and on foreign policy in general. Nichols remarked, "Novak maintained a healthy, and very American, disdain for military adventurism."[45] Activist group Churches for Middle East Peacehas also praised Novak's stance.[57]

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