Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but even op-eds have to be no less factually accurate than regular news reports. So we have to wonder about the Madison Capital-Times, which gave op-ed space to Jennifer Loewenstein (pictured) for a nasty screed about Israel. Unfortunately, her facts are all wrong.
Among other things, Loewenstein claims Hamas supports a two-state solution while Israel opposes this, then describes as “bizarre” the notion that Hamas should be forced accept a two-state solution. The road map, which Israel and the Palestinian Authority accepted, is premised on a two-state solution. Here’s why she probably believes Hamas has become pragmatic.
Looking into Loewenstein’s background, such accusations aren’t surprising. In 2004, she spearheaded an unsuccessful effort to pair up Madison, her hometown, with Rafah, as a sister city. Lowenstein’s sentiments on issues like the Hamas election victory, the Gaza disengagement, the IDF’s security operations, and Israel’s human rights record aren’t difficult to find online.
