Reply #7: It's really not up to Israel to decide when and on what terms internationally-recognized borders are

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going to be set, and whether most of the rest of the world recognizes Palestine as a full, independent state. When that happens, under the UN Charter, the international community will have to intervene to stop Israeli encroachment. The Israelis should negotiate now, while they still have an active role in working out terms.

To a limited extent, I agree - there may be some tactical advantage for the Palestinians to put off their declaration of statehood, but only temporarily.