Netanyahu: Israel, U.S. working quietly to resolve peace talks deadlock
Netanyahu's comment came as an Asharq al-Awsat report claimed the Prime Minister had agreed in principle to extend Israel's freeze on settlement construction by 60 days.
By Barak Ravid Tags: Israel news Middle East peace Benjamin Netaynahu Barack ObamaIsrael and the United States are holding behind-the-scenes talks geared at resolving a recent deadlock in Mideast peace talks with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, adding that peace was Israel's vital interest.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. |
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Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said that Israel was "in the midst of sensitive diplomatic contacts with the U.S. administration in order to find a solution that will allow the continuation of the talks."
"We will quietly consider the situation and the complex reality away from the spotlights," the premier said, advising fellow cabinet members to be "patient, act responsibly, calmly and - above all - quietly. This is exactly what we must do."
Netanyahu also reiterated his commitment to the recently relaunched round of direct peace talks, saying that Israel had fully "lived up to our commitment, a difficult commitment that we took upon ourselves"
"Now there is interest in continuing the peace negotiations," the premier added, saying peace was "a vital interest for the State of Israel."
Netanyahu's comments came as a report by the London-based newspaper Asharq al-Awsat quoted Israeli officials as saying earlier Monday that the PM had agreed to extend Israel's freeze on settlement construction by 60 days.
The Asharq al-Awsat report came amid recent claims that U.S. President Barack Obama had offered Netanyahu an incentive package in exchange for keeping settlement construction at bay, a move which could quell Palestinian concerns over settlement building and consequently bring them back to the negotiations table.
According to Israeli sources quoted in the report, Netanyahu expressed his preliminary approval to extend Israel's moratorium on settlement building, adding that he conditioned such a move on a list of U.S. assurances, which included a continued IDF presence in the Jordan valley and continued U.S. political and military support.
Sources quoted in the Asharq al-Awsat piece also said Netanyahu claimed that the assurances listed would aid him in the face of the widespread internal opposition expected to such a move.
Speaking at a meeting of Likud ministers which took place shortly before the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Monday, Netanyahu made a possible reference to the Asharq al-Awsat report, saying that the time was not ripe "for issuing statements."
"We have no interest in causing an uproar, Neither do I have the possibility of denying the baseless media report," Netanyahu said, adding that he had "an interest in responding calmly and responsibly in order to advance the diplomatic process."
Last week, the White House denied that Obama sent Netanyahu a letter proposing a set of U.S. guarantees to Israel in exchange for Israel extending a freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank for another two months.
"No letter was sent to the Prime Minister. We are not going to comment on sensitive diplomatic matters,” said Benjamin Chang, the deputy spokesman for the White House National Security Council.
It is not clear, however, whether Obama could have made the offer via means other than a letter.
Obama's letter was said to include a long list of American favors in exchange for an extension of the settlement building freeze, which ended this week. Most of these favors are critical to Israel's strategic security needs that Netanyahu has been demanding for years.
Other commitments that Obama reportedly offered Netanyahu in the letter include an agreement not to ask for any more building freeze extensions, an agreement to veto any anti-Israel UN Security Council resolution in the next year, and an agreement that the future fate of the settlements be dealt with only as part of a final status agreement with the Palestinians.
Obama's letter was said to include additional commitments, including a series of guarantees to prevent the smuggling of weapons and missiles into a Palestinian state, a lengthy period of interim security arrangements in the Jordan Valley and a comprehensive regional defense pact for protection from Iran to follow the establishment of the Palestinian state.
The American president also reportedly vowed to upgrade Israel's security capabilities and increase the three billion dollar security aid package that Israel receives annually. The letter included commitments to advanced weapons and early warning systems, including satellites.
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Obama's word has no value. He lied about the existence of previous agreements between Sharon and Bush. Obama is full of words. They mean nothing. If Netanyahu buys into this he is a fool with no credibility. Obama is weeks away from elections. Israel should not be caving in to improve his elecction chances.
If Netanyahu accedes to continue the freeze, then he becomes a total failure and is out of his mind.
Enough for Obama to declare vast progress in peace talks, to skew the November election.
Netanyahu should not have agreed to an extension no matter what Obama promised.
The israeli/Palestinian conflict will only be solved by imposing a peace treaty followed by disengagement on the U.S. side. It does not make sense for America to have presence in many Arab countries and be friend to Israel at the same time. There is something wrong there and the current administration is getting to recognize it. It is never too late to disengage from full unquestionable support to Israel. Time has come for a real change for the sake of Free America.
It appears that Occupation and breaking a host of UN resolutions, Geneva Conventions and International laws actually pays dividends! And who says crime doesn't pay? Just wait long enough and someone will pay you off to stop you from being just a little more evil than you already are! The American government is a complete joke at this point, eating out of Israel's hand.
There only needs to be an extention of two months because that is how long its going to take to get final borders... after that it wont matter if there is a freeze!
No israel, No Palestine. One State Solution is the best for all. One Man, One Vote, Equality for all inhabitants. Equal Pay for Equal Work, Equal Water Rights. No Apartheid, No Segregation...A Very True Secular Democrac Let us call it: “State of Holy Land”.
I agree with Tony Silver but given the present situation, the best you can acheive is a two-state solution with pre-1967- war borders with territorial exchange to keep large settlements with Israel, solution of refugee rights, etc..... Ultimately a one-secular-state with real equal rights for all, with Islam, Judaism and all other religious 'isms' firmly muzzled and on a leash is the way to go.
Actually this is a great idea. One democratic state that offers equal rights to all citizens, welcomes back the Palestinian refugees and the Jewish immigrants, provide compensations,right the past wrongs, stop settlement expansion and land grabs and apologize for the "Nakba." In fact all this is under Israel's disposal, since it controls land air and sea. and
Actually this is a great idea. One democratic state that offers equal rights to all citizens, welcomes back the Palestinian refugees and the Jewish immigrants, provide compensations,right the past wrongs, stop settlement expansion and land grabs and apologize for the "Nakba." In fact all this is under Israel's disposal, since it controls land air and sea. and
Actually this is a great idea. One democratic state that offers equal rights to all citizens, welcomes back the Palestinian refugees and the Jewish immigrants, provide compensations,right the past wrongs, stop settlement expansion and land grabs and apologize for the "Nakba." In fact all this is under Israel's disposal, since it controls land air and sea. and
the American taxpayers if they are happy with the extortion the US will pay to Israel for this.
the American taxpayers if they are happy with the extortion the US will pay to Israel for this.
Like the election of Hamas in the Palestinian territories, this is an example of Middle East style democracy at work. The Palestinians apparently thought they had a choice between sharing the land with the Jews or kicking all the Jews into the sea and taking all the land. Naturally, most preferred to take all the land and voted for Hamas. They don't hate the Jews, you see. They just want the land. They need the land because it is a holy waqf given to the Muslims, as the Hamas claim. After all, any land can be shown to be a holy Muslim waqf if an Imam or two say it is. Herzliya Pituach was certainly granted by Allah to Muhamed.
Obama is cornering Netanyahu to cut the crap and commit to agree to borders within 2 months, something Netanyahu has been pussycatting on. Netanyahu knows the Palestinians will walk-out if he pussycats and continues settlement building (which I predict will happen, since this is a plot by Obama to orchestrate a 'success' needed for the November elections. I just hope borders will be agreed.
I would think that if Israel needs to continue building in the settlements to continue operating it's government, then let them continue. A condition of continued peace talks with the PA might be that once the agreements are over and the borders for the PA territories are settled, then those construction sites that the Israelis are building on become the property of the PA. Those that are finished equal new housing and buildings for the PA at Israels expense of course but still free is a very good price. Israel would necessarily give up the use of those settlement buildings wouldn't they? That might be a solution to continuing with the peace talks. Simple plan, all have to agree to it. What is so hard about that?
This seems to be a desperate attempt by the Obama administration to save their ass as their attempt to breach the chasm has failed. So they promise the sun, moon and stars to Israel if the will quietly back off construction for 60 days. Of course this is unlikely to include "natural growth", a zionist euphemism for expansionism, nor EJ. Israel gets to keep their IDF in Jordan Valley, Israel can do what it wants in other aspects of its occupation but Israel will remain silent if the matter should be brought to the Security Council, and the $3B from US coffers will be enhanced. Some deal. And the Palestinians? Well, they get nothing but an empty zionist promise backed up by their yesman, the US. And on day 61? What then? Guess. Only on that day there will not be a US trying to cover their ass. Their excuses and public denial's (this letter of Obama to netanyahu) will not be needed since they won't need to cover their asses and they can point to the Palestinians, rather than Israel, as their scapegoat and the party that is holding up a peaceful solution. It's a lost cause and it seems that the US is no more serious about the formation of a Palestinian state than are the zionists.
I find it amazing that in all this there is no mention of Gaza and Hamas and how an agreement could be possible without their participation. That is also why Shalit is not mentioned nor recognition of Israel. This is merely a sham to get Obama and the Democrats through the US November elections with the Jewish vote intact.
and we pay to get them to stop stealing? wow are we stupid..i am sure sanction and seige would work for cheaper
its a pity your brain and fingers are not in sync!!!!! who is the thiuef and under which law ???
Is this not similar to "Leibensraum"
.....he puts his hat donw on the counter, and the shopkeeper sells it back to him. This is Obamas relationship with Netanyahu. Both men are happy with the transaction. Obama already knows he likes the hat Netanyahu is selling him even if it does look familiar. Right now they are only squabbling over the price.
Really. Why does the US even bother with this nonsense? Dealing with a liar like Netanyahu? Lieberman? Who does the US think it's kidding? It is kidding no one, it is so ridiculous it is not even kidding itself. Total utter obscene charade. Enough! Enough! Enough! Enough! Enough! Enough! Enough!
Can an honest person explain this to me?
The 33 countries that cast the “Yes” vote were: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Byelorussia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Iceland, Liberia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, Union of South Africa, USSR, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela.
I would like to think Netanyahu would work to resolve the war between Israelis and Palestinians which has been going on for 90 years. While it is possible to point to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and Mohammad Amin al-Husayni as the source of the war, Netanyahu alone may end it. Having followed his career for over 30 years, I find it very hard to believe he has any desire to end the war. We can still hope.
Two months is well worth waiting for when so much is at stake. Only, the pressure is now on to talk BORDERS ! Get down to it Israelis and Palestinians. The world and yourselves must be tired to death with this conflict . Enough already !
I am sure Lieberman will put his foot in and destroy. He has great appeal to the mind set of "don't tell us what to do" when actually the options are getting fewer and fewer.
There should be no speculation,articles in Haaretz,Jerusalem Post or on CNN BBC or anywhere.Otherwise ,the slightest thing may upset the talks.Any provocation by Hamas Heznollah,Iran Arab League,Europe,USA etc should be ignored.The negotiations should be behind closed doors and NOTHING should be allowed to intervene. It is like a writer who is reaching a deadline.They have often locked themselves away(or even forcibly locked away,)until they come up with the goods. The US should do the same with Israel and the Palestinians,and ignore any 'prompts' from elsewhere,favourable or otherwise.I believe that the future of Israel,Palestinians and the world depend on it.It may be our last chance.
Obama is pandering to Bibi. It is like a bank robber is told , please get out of the bank and we will give you more money......
... the palestinians have 60 days to make up their minds !
i would demand a PERMANENT settlement freeze not 60 days to save Obama's midterms. If Netanyahu does not agree, walk away from the talks altogether. The Arab league should give him this mandate. The only question remains, will Arab unity prevail or will Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia play along with Israel and Obama?
We Americans would like to know what was the tax payer's price to extend the failed negociations for two very expensive months. Do we get back what we are giving after the elections or we have to pay for it for ever and ever? We ar bankrupt dont we get it?
we have to pay for it for ever and ever? We ar bankrupt ?
Natanyahu is pushing the palestinian leadership twords reconceliaton with the radical parties such as Hammas and for this the Palestinians must thank him.It is very clear he dosent want peace and if he loses this unique chance so he is thiking for another option maybe war?
What nonsense is this? Freezing only for 2 months? It should be indefinite until some kind of resolution on peace is achieved. Bibi should stop pandering to these settlers, and try to achieve peace for his entire country and it's people. These settlers are nothing but a burden for these peace talks, and they are making trouble for Israel by torching a mosque.
These settlers are nothing but a burden for these peace talks, and they are making trouble for Israel by torching a mosque.
Obama is trying to help the Palestinians, even if he is not acting too strongly yet, perhaps because of the coming US elections. Instead of causing more trouble for Obama, and instead of having him make unprecedented concessions to Israel now, the Arabs should offer Obama that they will continue direct negotiations for 3 (not only 2) months, in return for a fraction of what he was willing to pay Israel to do for a 2 months extension: A little more financial support to build their state, not pressuring them to agree to another extension, and not vetoing any Security Council decision that is in their favor in the coming year, including admittance of an independent Palestinian state to the UN. If in 3 months Israel and the PA agree on the final borders, settlements can resume in the Israeli section. Such an offer by the PA will show Israelis how terribly foolish was Netanyahu in rejecting the SS offer; not only did Israel lose great benefits because of the settlements, but the Palestinians also gained a great deal.
Not a good development - long term for Israel.
Not a good development - long term for Israel.
Look what happened to the Bush letter to Sharon--it was readily repudiated by the Obama Administration. It's all politics by other means.
The powers that be win again !!! How amazing
I thought they relieved indigestion and not that they gave you it.
And what happens two months after this two month freeze has expired? Another round of talks to extend the talks on the talks for peace process? Palestinians threatening to quit the talks on the talks to extend the settlement moratorium talks? And what after that? More talks on talks to extend talks? What a flippin' sham this is. Playing around with the lives of Palestinians in NOT FUNNY!
Then Abbas has exactly two months to bring his concession bag to teh negotiation table and start talking turkey (no pun intended). He can no long obfuscate and vexate. He now has to sit and make headway, or be seen as the worlds biggest liar and prevaricator. Well Abbas the rubber meets teh road time to show your cards and make the deal of a lifetime. What I expect will happen is he will use these two months to drag pout tyalks on useless things that will runn out the clock and then he will once again threaten to walk out. I hope and trust Obama will hold his feet to teh fire now and shackle him to te4h negotiation table Time to get to the meet of teh matters. Borders first define them so he has no further excuse to run away
If Obama offered Netanyahu the deal claimed by the Makovsky article without the agreement of the Palestinian negotiators: a twelve-month guarantee of no vetoes of supposedly anti-Israel votes in the UNSC, a prolonged IDF presence in the Jordan valley and extended military subventions, then the Palestinian side has every right to pull out of the negotiations. Indeed it would be difficult to see how they could not. If, therefore, they do not, we can be sure that they have received other assurances at least as significant as those apparently made to the Israeli side. One wonders what they could possibly be. Let's wait and see what happens next. Jonathan
Pray tell exactly what do the Palestinians have to Israel? To smile at their soldiers more? More of their land? Water ? Lives? What ....? On borders, Abbas has attempted to have this discussed first, from day 1. It's been Bibi that has refused because doesn't want the world to know that the 'Moldovian Pit Bull' is actually right i.e they want population transfer and the vast majority of the land. Also, for interests sake, please point to one single agreement Israel has made since 1948 that it has actually honored? Walk away Abbas and focus on talks with the UN, Obama wants his election, Bibi all the land and resources and you have nothing to gain and everything to lose.
How much have USA to pay for those 2 months..? A long list of American favors in exchange for an extension of the settlement building freeze.. I am wondering how long this list is...? Obama is a fool. What a easygoing forcemeat or (farce) for Israel "Oh it's terrible to e. freeze but we get what we want." We all see it. !!
... that is not advisable to spell out at this time...
Very clever Bibi!!
Building stop for ever!
Good to see that common sense finally prevailed.
Two-months for how much? To solve a 100 year-old bloody feud, with religion, territory, terrorism, refugees, Jerusalem... Is stopping the bull-dozers for two months enough "common sense" to deal seriously with ending the conflict?
It's interesting that this so called 60 day freeze is falling during the American elections where so many make promises....
on what they didn't in 60 years?
The cerne of the question is the security of American people.The United States of America want peace and good convival with Moslem world since they are in the same planet and being in the same planet they are together!
and humiliate Obama
Care to tell us what that would solve?
But look at the game that is being played by netanyahu and Obama. There is no real substance to their alleged letter or phone call agreement. The Palestinians have showen tremendous restraint. Their position is recognised as corect by everyone. How can they negotiate a state when the other party is devouring the land for that state while they are discusssing? But netanyahu gives in on the 60 more days freeze and then what? He gets a bagful of goodies from Obama and promises not to interfere or lay any more pressure on Israel when it says it misunderstood the terms of their agreement and that it did not really include this colony in EJ or natural growth. Afterall, Jews need kindergardens and yeshivas for their settlers. That's not really violating the terms, and so on. The Palestinians are being set up to be the rogue in this scenario so Israel can get off the hook and made out to be the peacemaker when they are of course nothing of the kind. And Obama will keep the Jewish vote, though not that faction that is responsible for slandering him by propagating that he is a crypto-Muslim.
A finest piece of diplomatic negotiation. Who would guess that Bibi would revert the chess board so dramatically , from being humiliated in d WH to extract important concessions from Obama. . P.S. Just make sure Obama signed it !
Come now Cohen, Bibi got nothing he would not have gotten already. The US will always pay and supply Israel's military, has never vetoed it in the UN SC, and the IDF forces in the valley...well, don't blink as all knows that will turn into a UN and/or NATO joint force before you can say lie.
Things appear to be in somewhat of a state of flux. Only conclusion one may reach with great certainty is that the "incentive" package is a load of tosh.
Abbas is being tested. Either he works seriously, and earnestly, or he will clearly be the cause of the US terminating a PA state, and becoming a 'county' within the Jewish State (Israel). Obama is for real, it would appear. Netenyahu made the correct decision. IMHO
Obama cares for HIS own election hence pushing this [articular peace process, in agreement with your comments Natalie Durson.However, he has a different agenda towards Israel to previous USA administrations, if you can not see this, then your motives regarding your statement is one of pushing the Arab/Islamic sob story to fool the West.
Part of the US assurances should have been the release and pardon of Johnathan Pollard.
if PM Netanyahu wants to finalize a peace agreement by the year's duration, then the direct talks must proceed with the Palestinians. Of course, all this does not guarantee success to the talks for the future, but the negotiations between the parties should be ongoing for eventual diplomatic success. It's possible that with both sides having skeptical politicians about the peace talks, that this too can be overcome to consensus for peace.
bravo to all involved who honestly seek peace for the ME.The most urgent step should be a border-agreement. After that both sides can build so much they want.
Check me out, folks. It was Smarty who guaranteed you all along that Bibi was going to fold on the settlements like a cheap suit. Soon, now, he's going to tell you how he outsmarted Obama by agreeing to it. By the way, Obama actually gave Bibi bubkis. The US has never failed to veto any resolution Israel didn't want for practically the last 50 years. And the "Israeli presence" in the Jordan value will get whittled down to participation in an international force very soon. Garlic skins. Bibi caved big time, just like Smarty said he would.
Yes, Smarty, this was a feat of political expertise on your part, zzzzzzz. Everyone knew this would happen, all 3 parties involved knew this would happen even BEFORE the last freeze ended. And all 3 parties had to play the game for their domestic issues. This type of politiking has only been going on, oh, since the beginning of time!
What does the adjective "vital" mean? Is its as important as the adjective "existencial", like in "existencial threat"? Two months to resolve the "vital" BS of PM Netanyahu in exchange for "asurances by Obama's Administration that would aid Netanyahu in the face of the widespread internal opposition expected to such a move". So Israeli democracy is fixed in Washington? Political life-savers are designed there, adapted to Israeli politics?
Their actions are based purely on strategic interests, not a genuine desire to achieve peace. Also notice that no Pro-Israeli responders are criticising the US which they normally do when the US pressures the Israeli government. Bibi plays his cards right because just like you said, this is all a theatrical act where after 2 months (a period of time that accomplishes nothing) is over, he'll say "see! 2 months passed and there's been no progress so now we are going to continue as planned". Moreover, this is yet another opportunity to make the settlement freeze seem like the only hard concession of Israel and that peace will now be possible. NO it wont! because you have to dismantle all Israeli settlements and have an agreement based on 1967 borders, with mutual and equal exchanges.
Just that G'd gave me enough neurons to love Israel and (hope to) see the sometimes murky and the shitty, like in this case. In any case, if you absolutely need to label me, (for whatever reason that escapes me) count me as a conservative (liberal) Jewess, and a lover and defender of our Jewish state of Israel.
A week ago I said: "Netanyahu will continue the freeze. But he will do so, appearing as having done so after enormous pressure, and as a "painful concession" (for domestic, right-wingers' consumption). Also, as a way to please the Americans, and show them what a "daring" PM he is, opposing his own right-wing camp; and vis a vis the Palestinians, hoping that the drama of a last minute decision (as opposed to an easy one) will get him more understanding when he demands the three conditions set by Israel: - recognition of Israel as a Jewish state; - end of all conflict and claims; - guaranteed security, demilitarization, and early warning presence alomg the Jordan valley."
1) No legal obligatiand on for anyone to recognize any state. The UN has Members un-recognized by other UN Members. Further more Israel is OFFICIALLY "the State of Israel" It seems neither you or Bibi are familiar with the Declaration for the Establishment of the State of Israel .... 2) "end of all conflict and claims" Israei claims too? Means Israel goes back to Declared boundaries of May 14th 1948. .... Meanwhile you cannot have a peace agreement between states until both states exist. The Palestinians cannot declare independent statehood under occupation. Israel is 1st required to end occupation... ... 3) "guaranteed security" Only the // respect for and acknowledgement of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force// is required. NB SOVEREIGNTY... Israel will have to withdraw to it's Sovereign boundaries. .... 4) "demilitarization," Palestinians cannot declare independence unless they can protect all of their territories, independent of any other entity ... 5) "early warning presence alomg the Jordan valley." LOL... in all, you are advocating occupation
I congat u Fortuna, but it was no feat. This is a game that has been played for decades. The current agreement to extend was already known by all parties before the end of the last freeze. Sadly, in politics, this is the name of the game.
the arabs recognise israels sovereignity by entering into a treaty whereby the terrorist plo were allowed into israel ! they are bound by its terms and if not they have no right to represent the arabs called pals !!!!!!!!! they also could all be deported back to tunisia !
But Israelis can stop Bibi !
The overwhelming majority of the Israeli population has never set foot in a settlement, and thise who hve are mostly soldiers who had to serve in the occupied territory for a while. Settlers and their greed for confiscated land cannot be allowed to ruel Israel anymore.
only Israel can end occupation. Only Israel can withdraw to it's actual Sovereign boundaries, which of course it will inevitably HAVE to do in order that the Palestinians can declare independence.
only Israel can end occupation. Only Israel can withdraw to it's actual Sovereign boundaries, which of course it will inevitably HAVE to do in order that the Palestinians can declare independence.
from Israeli threat. Tutelage state being formed !!!!
Israeli soldiers would love nothing more than to put down their weapons and exchange them for sheeshas with their Palestinian neighbours. The problem is, everytime, HAMAS or someone else decides to come an blow up our buses, cafes and cities because it is 'Islamic land'. Stop Terror, and there will be Peace. It's very simple.
where a mosque was torched by illegal settlers as price tag and IDF soilders saying that we should have entered quitely but we throw gernades...
Palestine should walk away from the talks with those kind of guarantees being given to Israel. So excessive for the country that already has a complete power monopoly in these negotiations
Not unless the Palestinian government is allowed to station troops in Israeli ports to stop ships carrying weapons to Israel. History has shown that Palestine needs to be able to defend itself from its larger, much more aggressive neighbour, Israel. Having IDF troops in the Jordan valley would just mean the eternal occupation continues. Any minor disagreement between the Palestinian and Israeli governments woould see the IDF closing borders to put pressure on the Pals, just as they have done with Gaza.
Funny, history doesn't mention a Palestinian state, nor does it label Israel, a tiny nation in a sea of 300 million arabs and dozens of Arab states, as aggressive. But I like your Propaganda and how you try to picture 300 million Arabs as being oppressed by 5.5 million Jews. Sigh..
the Palestininians and their arab families had befriended Israel back in 1947 we would not be having this scenario. Back then Israel was a tiny country. Wait a second...Israel still is only a tiny country....just like your brain.
History does show that Palestine has existed for far longer than any Jewish Kingdom or Jewish state. The region has been known as Palestine from at least the Roman era... simple maths...go figure
History does show that Palestine has existed for far longer than any Jewish Kingdom or Jewish state. The region has been known as Palestine from at least the Roman era... simple maths...go figure
also tiny... guess what that is???? can please elaborate on the befriended comment... if you are reffering to why arabs didn't accept UN partition plan is bcuz the damn plan was ridiculously stupid... 72% of land for 7% of the population... that seems fair even Ben Gurion said that he would have done the same thing as arabs thing
How conveniently you manipulate the historical facts to leave out the key items for your propaganda. It was the Romans who renamed the Jewish kingdoms to Palestine after they conqured them and killed off a lot of Jews. It was still the land of the Jewish people before and after. This is coming fm a person who is a so-called expert on UN resolutions and believes 911 was orchestrated by US and Israel. CJ math is 1+1=3. Nothing to figure from a simple brain of his.
this is true ... it would take things to a next level
Netanyahu has proven over and over again that his word means nothing. He cannot be trusted and he has no respect whatsoever for Barack Obama.
Then come back here and rant.