Insights

Netanyahu as the leader of the right wing in Israel is the ideal political leader to make the deal with the Palestinians.

Examining some of the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship through Netanyahu’s recent proposal to allow settlers who don’t withdraw, to remain in future Palestinian state.

Gershon Baskin wishes that there was room for grassroots activities for peace, separate and joint, but it seems that the time is not yet ripe for that since although a majority of Israelis and Palestinians want peace, a majority on both sides, roughly the same size, does not believe that it is possible.

There is only one solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict – two states for two peoples.

Now, with talks in Israel about the possible failure of negotiations once again, there are renewed utterances about the need to once again engage in unilateralism.

The water belongs to all of the people living on the land, and no one has more rights to it than anyone else.

Welcome back, Mr. Secretary. I am quite sure none of the leaders you will meet on this visit to Israel and Palestine will say “thank you,” so I will say it on behalf of all of the people of Israel and Palestine. We need you, even if we find it hard to admit.

What appears to be escalation of Palestinian violence cannot be separated from what appears to be an escalation of Israeli violence against Palestinians during the same time period.

Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation that will be capable of providing real security.

It is possible to resolve all disputes under the formula of two states for two peoples and not use violence against each other.