Why So Many Palestinian High-Tech Entrepreneurs Hate My FORBES Cover Story

08-28-2013 • Richard Behar for Forbes

“The negative reactions to an article that tries to suggest an optimistic perspective on Israeli-Palestinian relationships are disappointing. They are a reflection of the strengthening culture of avoidance and extremism promoted heavily by some Palestinian leaders who have given up hope for peace. All this said, readers of FORBES could realize on their own that something is happening between people on both sides, Israelis and Palestinians, which is more powerful than any political cynicism or unnecessary pressures. Eventually, the people, and not their political leaders, will decide whether they want to live in peace or to live in conflict forever.” –Izhar Shay, head of Israel operations for Canaan Partners, a multi-billion dollar global venture capital firm