Monday 4 May 2009

Israel Matzav: A convenient reality

A convenient reality

There's a very interesting and perceptive comment in Friday's YNet that I would like to share with you (Hat Tip: NormanF in comments). The basic argument is that there is no solution to the 'Palestinian' problem now or in the foreseeable future, and the best thing Israel can do is to take advantage of the current convenient reality. I don't agree with everything he says for mostly historical reasons (he's putting the best face on several things that I would regard as mistakes). For the time being, I agree that maintaining the current status quo ought to be an Israeli interest. However, I would allow the expansion of existing Jewish towns, and even the construction of new ones when appropriate opportunities are presented. The 'Palestinian' unwillingness to compromise and pursuit of terror ought to have real consequences.
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Israel Matzav: A convenient reality

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