Members of the group hoped the timing would raise awareness of foreign policy before the caucuses. Iowa City Foreign Relations Council member Carrell Yeaney said. Zogby compared Israel and the Arab world to a married couple which had been fighting for 50 years, saying the United States needs to act more like a counselor to the two parties if it wants productive peace talks. He said now that both Israel and Palestine have acknowledged each others' existence, both were ready for peace. Yes, we're giving money to Syria.
Balance is also important in the United States' treatment of the area.
Showing favor for one side or the other could throw off the peace process, Zogby said. Iowa City resident and Palestinian Sam Husseini said. Simpson college senior Tricia Martin said.