American Jews split over Israeli offensive

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Another sign that progressive Jews are gaining ground in the United States is that Walt is today one of the authors that the respected Foreign Policy magazine has chosen to launch a series of blogs on US diplomacy.

In 2006, Harvard University distanced itself from the article that gave rise to the book -- which was also written by Walt, a Harvard professor, and Mearsheimer, a University of Chicago professor.

Walt now blasts the response of President George W. Bush's administration to the latest Israeli offensive, comparing it to its decision in 2006 to wait one month before calling for a truce in Israel's war against Lebanon's Hezbollah.

"The sooner we redefine what it means to be 'pro-Israel,' the better for us and the better for Israel. Needless to say, it would be much better for the Palestinians too," Walt noted.

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