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Two weeks before America goes to the polls, Melanie Phillips, James Rubin and Jonathan Freedland discuss with chair Jon Sopel which candidate will be best for Israel – and for world Jewry.
November 4 2008 will see the most exciting and arguably most important US election for a generation. A couple of weeks before America goes to the polls, Opinion Soup asks which candidate will be best for Israel – and for Jews around the world.
Barack Obama is committed to dialogue with America’s enemies – including Iran – whilst John McCain promises more of the robust hawkishness of the last eight years.
Publicly both insist that they will stand firmly by Israel. Nevertheless, many commentators see a difference between Obama’s commitment to reviving US-led diplomatic efforts and McCain’s unconditional support for the Jewish state.
Daily Mail commentator Melanie Phillips has warned that it will be a grave mistake if American Jews back Obama, while invited speaker Jonathan Freedland, Guardian columnist, insist that Obama is the best hope for America - and the world.
BBC News presenter Jon Sopel chairs this compelling discussion on the greatest contest of 2008.
Speaker(s): |
Jonathan Friedland | talks |
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Date and Time: |
12 October 2008 at 7:30 pm |
Duration: | 2 hours |
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Venue: |
Hampstead Town Hall |
Organised by: |
JCC for London |
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Tickets: |
£10 |
Available from: |
http://www.jcclondon.org.uk/Books_Opinion_Soup.html |
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