Joel Beinin: When Doves Cry. The Nation, 2006, nro April 17. "In his official capacities Ben-Ami presided over both the suppression of the second intifada and the continuation of talks with the Palestinians until Sharon became prime minister. He also orchestrated Israel's campaign to blame the failure at Camp David on Arafat's rejection of Barak's 'generous offer' and to portray Arafat as personally responsible for the intifada and thus not 'a partner for peace'."