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16. Israel most certainly has a choice. The Palestinians have very little to offer the

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #15)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:07 AM

Dec 2012

Israelis in negotiations. There are virtually no terrorist attacks inside Israel any more. Israel has full spectrum dominance over the land, air, and most importantly ground water. They have the US government offering its unconditional support and loyalty.

The Israelis play along with the two-state charade for p.r. purposes--mainly to appease their trading partners in the EU.

Israel has everything it wants. Resolving the Palestinian conflict is barely an issue there--just not worth the trouble to them.

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Maybe Netanyahu is right. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #13

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You assume that Israel does not want a Palestinian state. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #15

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I have a feeling dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #3

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So let's hope President Obama stands up to him, his party and his followers and byeya Dec 2012 #4

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