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In reply to the discussion: Israelis are understandably not thrilled with the Iran deal [View all]karynnj
(60,772 posts)As to Abbas and Bibi taliking - it is pretty clear that will not happen. Obama has tried twice - with two very good diplomats, George Mitchell and John Kerry. Netanyahu likely told the truth before the election that he will not have a 2 state solution on his watch.
Jerusalem is not the only problem. I do think an international Jerusalem might be a good solution - but BOTH want it for their capital. There is a huge problem that developed with teh settlements - the word "settlement" belies how large and permanent they are. Unless the settlers were forced to leave from all but a few settlements right on the border, you are left with something that looks like Swiss Cheese - one with a lot of holes. Not to mention the roads between these holes and Israel proper - that can only be accessed by Israelis.