The Israel discourse has changed, and Americans no longer wholeheartedly support militaristic policies in Israel. There is room for debate on these issues, and politicians should fear hiding from it more than they fear addressing the issues.

The Goldstone report is significant not only because of its detailed documentation of war crimes committed in the Gaza war, but also because of its direct reference to universal jurisdiction, that calls on all governments to arrest and try any individual responsible for the alleged crimes.

Obama said that there was no military solution, but that's all he's really offering.