Caroline Kennedy's answer to a Politico question re Israel/Jerusalem is too vague for an unnamed leader Politico runs to, anonymously:
responded to a question about supporting an Israeli airstrike on Iran
by leaving the door open: "She believe Israel's security decisions
should be left to Israel," said [spokesman Stefan] Friedman.
A leader of a major Jewish organization with a large New York
constituency who read Kennedy's full response said, "This answer from
Ms. Kennedy is a good start, but not sufficient from a person who wants
to be the US Senator from the state with the largest number of American
Jews.
"When Hillary Clinton sought to succeed Sen. Moynihan, she engaged in
detailed discussions with Jewish New Yorkers about such critical issues
such as the future of Jerusalem, her thoughts on the peace process,
Arab incitement against Israel and more. We look forward to such
discussions with Caroline Kennedy," said the leader, who asked not to
be identified because he said he was "optimistic" that Kennedy "would engage the Jewish community further."
From Politico's questionnaire:
QUESTION 8: Do you think Israel should negotiate with Hamas? Do you
agree with Israel's Gaza Strip embargo? Would you support an Israeli
airstrike on Iran if they felt Tehran's nuclear program represented a
threat to their survival?
ANSWER: "Caroline Kennedy strongly supports a safe and secure Israel.
She believe Israel's security decisions should be left to Israel."
On the assimilationist front, Kennedy is long married to a Jew who is the grandson of four Eastern Europeans. Apparently satisfying the old adage: Jews make good husbands… Thanks to Yakov for tip.
