Enough Jawboning: A Bold but Hopeful Proposal for Middle East Peace

By Arthur Waskow
Apr 12, 2010
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There is a biblical story in which Samson used the jawbone of an ass to defeat his enemies. Today some politicians seem to think "jawboning" -- talk and more talk, whether sweet or angry -- can actually win peace in the Middle East. But it will take much stronger action.

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