By: Shlomi Eldar for Al-Monitor Israel Pulse
Palestinians and Israelis alike were asked to maintain confidentiality around the “diplomatic secret,” which, it was hoped, would finally lead to productive negotiations between the two parties. Nevertheless, after a meeting of Fatah’s Central Committee in Ramallah on May 11, the details of the proposal were revealed. During his last visit to the Middle East in early April, Secretary of State John Kerry apparently suggested a compromise that would bridge the deep divide between both parties, and put an end to the long-lasting disconnect between them.
According to this new proposal, negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians would commence in June, after Israel makes a commitment to halt construction in those areas of the West Bank that lie outside of the major settlement blocks. In other words, it would freeze construction in the central mountain range of the West Bank and effectively “dry up” the illegal settlements and outposts. For their part, the Palestinians would stop all their diplomatic efforts to win support in the General Assembly of the United Nations and withdraw their demand that Israeli officers be tried in international courts of law.
The underlying logic behind this proposal is that it could be acceptable to both sides. The Palestinians, who demanded a total freeze of construction in the West Bank as a precondition for entering into diplomatic negotiations will receive a partial freeze, while the Israelis, who claimed that there can be no negotiations with preconditions, can continue to build in the major settlement blocks. By the way, it is worth noting that even before each side expressed its position, Kerry asked Palestinian Chairman Abu Mazen to wait until he received an answer from Israel about the big move that he was planning.
In response to the permission that the proposal grants Israel to continue its building projects in the major settlement blocks, the Palestinians demanded of Kerry that they be granted “Palestinian construction,” or as they defined it, the right to engage in “development and maintenance in Area C,” which comprises some 60% of the entire West Bank. At the same time, they also demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners, a step that would be considered a major achievement for Abu Mazen, and which would make it easier for him to return to the negotiating table. It should also be noted that Israel has yet to respond to this proposal. And the Palestinians have not informed Kerry whether they are prepared to allow Israel to continue its construction in the major settlement blocs.
One of the most interesting elements of the aforementioned American proposal is that both sides are maintaining a low profile. The US is taking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sensitive political status with his coalition partners, most notably the HaBayit HaYehudi party, into consideration.
Similarly, the US is aware of the intense pressure that will be placed on Netanyahu by the large and well-oiled settler lobby, both in and out of the Knesset. As a result of this, any understandings between the parties, if and when they are reached, will be kept secret so that negotiations can begin without any undue pressure or demonstrations. At the same time, Israel will make a commitment that any construction in the settlements will only occur after the utmost consideration, and without any “bells and whistles.”
The Americans are also aware of the precarious situation faced by the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Abu Mazen. It is obvious to them that he cannot make any decisions that can lead to him being portrayed as submissive to the Israelis, and are therefore investing in quite a bit of groundwork in the “friendly” Arab states. This provides some context for the statement by Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani that an exchange of territories between Israel and the Palestinians as part of a permanent solution is acceptable to the Arab League.
Nevertheless, while the US was engaged in softening the positions of those friendly Arab states so that they offer support to Abu Mazen, Israel announced that it had approved the construction of 300 new housing units in the settlement of Beit El.
The Palestinian response was forthcoming. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat released a furious statement charging that Israel has proven yet again that it is not ready for negotiations and that it does not support the principle of a two-state solution. By the way, Erekat and the other Fatah representatives who met in Ramallah remained committed to their promise not to respond publicly to the American compromise proposal, knowing that the release of any information about it could lead to harmful pressure being applied to both sides.
One question that should be raised is whether Israel’s announcement that it is expanding construction in Beit El is, in effect, its way of saying “No” to Kerry. Alternately, could this be its way of improving its position before the “responsible adult in the room” returns to the region next week. This is, of course, a regular pattern that Israel has shown in all previous “advanced” stages. It acts quickly to gain some achievement or other, to establish more facts on the ground, and to let off steam “in advance.” Be it in advance of a new ceasefire, or in advance of a freeze on construction.
But before anyone even begins talking about a partial freeze on construction and secret negotiations, Israel must first come to grips with the million dollar question: Is the principle of a two-state solution based on minor adjustments to the 1967 borders acceptable to it or not?
Regardless of what the answer really is, when John Kerry arrives back here next week (May 21-22), he is bound to discover one incontrovertible truth: If the two parties have no real desire to make progress, even the most creative compromise proposal will not succeed in doing the work for them.
Shlomi Eldar is a contributing writer for Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse. For the past two decades, he has covered the Palestinian Authority and especially the Gaza Strip for Israel’s Channels 1 and 10, and has reported on the emergence of Hamas. In 2007, he was awarded the Sokolov Prize, Israel’s most important media award, for this work.
Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/05/exclusive-kerrys-secret-middle-east-plan.html#ixzz2THUApGa4
Balance of my comments #’s 45-46 was blocked after tying different versions they were all blocked.
Canadian Otter Said:
Yaalon although against evacuation from Gaza it was not because of Gush Katif but because he was against unilateralism yet he planned the evacuation and was totally PO he was not allowed to carry out the evacuation. He is not even a political centrist but a left wing Mapai socialist who in the past has supported giving up the Golan for an agreement with Assad.
Canadian Otter Said:
Under such rules of engagement I would advise every young Israeli to avoid military service or at least opt for non combat jobs in the IDF.
Canadian Otter Said:
BB and Yaalon, are responsible and should be tried themselves for treason. They have both violated the first most important obligation of an Israeli leader.
If they cannot be removed by orderly democratic means then alternatives must be considered. Democracy is not a suicide pact.
Canadian Otter Said:
BB and Yaalon, are responsible and should be shot themselves for treason. They have both violated the first most important obligation of an Israeli leader.
If they cannot be removed by orderly democratic means then alternatives must be considered. Democracy is not a suicide pact.
Under such rules of engagement I would advise every young Israeli to avoid military service or at least opt for non combat jobs in the IDF.
Let BB’s wuss sons defend us!!!! Yaalon although against evacuation from Gaza it was not because of Gush Katif but he was against unilateralism yet he planned the evacuation and was totally pissed he was not allowed to carry out the evacuation. He is not even a political centrist but a left wing Mapai socialist who in the past has supported giving up the Golan for an agreement with Assad.
These are your children! – “Arabs attack IDF jeep near Hevron, causing it to overturn and catch fire. Two soldiers hospitalized with burns.” http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168026 ~~~ Just the other day soldiers were denouncing government policy against shooting murderous rioters and rock throwers. Every single day soldiers are getting injured. ~~~ These are your sons, Israelis. Why aren’t parents protesting cowardly Dhimmi policies that endanger their lives and those of their children?
@ Bernard Ross:
Re. Egypt. Unlike politicians, we need to look at the larger picture. Egyptian MB’s improved attitude reflects their political precariousness. And they need US aid and armaments to someday destroy Israel. Their intention is stronger than ever. ~~~ Re. your last paragraph about Judea/S. – A future war would not serve to recover the land after it’s populated by millions of Arabs. Just look at their reproduction rate in Gaza. Once J/S is gone, it’s gone for good. ~~~ Re. speculations about govt J/S decisions, I again pose the question: what right does the govt have to decide? That is the main issue. ~~~ And please keep in mind that all promising arrangements are fig leaves to swindle the Jews out of their land. There can be no security without all the land, no peace, no nothing.
@ Bernard Ross:
Your vision is even darker than mine, and I fear you are right. I attribute lack of integrity to politicians, but you also sense an attitude within the Israeli population that is even more alarming. I just find it hard and painful to accept, but the evidence points that way. ~~~ A few days ago I wrote about the strong instinct of survival tied to territoriality among other populations in the world. Whether they have legal claim to their land or not, they will defend every inch due to their innate sense that territory is crucial for survival. ~~~ But we don’t see much outrage among Israelis when small or large pieces of land and heritage are given away. David’s Tomb went to the Vatican recently, parts of the Russian Compound to Russia before that, and the Negev is being quietly surrendered to Bedouin, while southern Tel Aviv and Eilat are given up to to African infiltrators. In addition to Gaza and Sinai were lost to the enemy without firing a shot. And as you mention, there is hardly any true demonstration of outrage when Israel is insulted or its rights trampled on. I keep hoping that Israelis will prove us wrong one of these days and that they will rise and say Enough! ~~~ I should add that this is not a Jewish affliction exclusively, since it is now appearing in Europe and North America.
Canadian Otter Said:
My speculation is that the GCC has come to the conclusion that the anti Israel card has been hijacked and turned against them by the Iranians and now endangering their existence as rulers over the oil fields. It is possible that there has been a paradigm shift but the arab street is so habituated that the medicine can only be given in very small doses over a long period of time. It may be that the GCC needs a pal peace in order to focus energy to their larger enemy and even enlist Israel in the battle. There have been rumblings of GCC Israel cooperation in that sphere and this may include the defanging and leashing of Irans proxies to avoid blowback to Israel. this might be coordinateded by the US
Canadian Otter Said:
I suspect that BB is ruling by poll and that his goals are to reflect those polls.
Canadian Otter Said:
I have often said the same. However, I am intrigued by an apparent recent turnaround and am very curious to understand its meaning. The brokered cease fire, the destruction of the tunnels, the army’s propaganda war against hamas. Something is up and I do not know if it goes beyond US and qatari money to feed the masses.
Canadian Otter Said:
I tend to agree but War can make it possible. I am curious to see how any interim agreements and talk will deal with the sovereignty over west bank land. Will that be postponed, will it be a state inc sovereignty over land, will it be an autonomy without land sovereignty. The factual, not propaganda, handling of that issue will indicate the path envisioned by GOI. If events unfold as I suspect then I would also expect rhetoric to the opposite to soften the facts and cover the tracks. (eg a faux state is meanlngless as the only borders they control are gaza which Israel would gladly concede and send them to it, however, it looks as if something was achieved)
Canadian Otter Said:
I an not convinced that the GOI is not representing the majority of Israelis’ desires. It may be that those like us are in a small minority. How else can we explain that the “illegality” of Jewish settlement in YS goes virtually unchallenged in govt and citizenry of Israel. This has been the most shocking of my discoveries. Prior to researching over the last few years I was unaware of the internationally guaranteed legal rights, however, I would have expected that every Israeli child would have this info as part of a basic Israel history class. Knowing what I now know I would have expected Israeli govt and citizenry to expel as “persona non grata” every diplomat who makes a statement that jewish settlement is illegal, or facilitates the obstruction, in YS on the basis of libel and slander. Even 3rd world countries have done this to first world diplomats for less. I find the absence of Israeli outrage over these repeated libels to be scandalous and the greatest contributor to anti semitism and anti zionism today. No one will be more catholic than the pope.
Canadian Otter Said:
Name power or a king or a stat that hasn’t tried that since Abramhan first walked the Land of Israel. Yet we survive!!!! Are Jews the proof of the Almighty’s existance?
To Bernard, part 2 – One more point is that politicians are by nature extremely short-sighted. They live in their own world of internal machinations, polls, and above all personal interests. Every one of those options you listed should be scrutinized by historians, who – if they have any honesty at all – would conclude that they are all doomed. History is a succession of power shifts and the picture that the Israeli govt wants to present to Israelis, even if it were true and not blatantly distorted as it is, would not hold for long. ~~~ The much touted treaty with Egypt is dust now. The MB govt early on was demanding a “revision”. As soon as it is on a firmer hold, it will go back to those demands. ~~~ Who knows what the ME will be like one, ten or a hundred years from now. But once Jewish land is gone, it’s gone for ever. It would be as impossible to retrieve as Jordan or the Sinai now.
To Bernard – It is profoundly sad that all those options are possible and up to Israel’s absolute ruler to decide. That’s the thing that drives me crazy! That something as fundamental from every point of view (including security) as Jewish land can be entrusted to individuals who are not among the best in wisdom, intelligence or morals. They are average Joes, all of them, with a disgraceful record when it comes to protecting Jewish land and rights. ~~~ I don’t believe Israelis should defer to anyone on these matters, but if they are going to, it should be at least to leaders with an unquestionable track record of wisdom, strength, honesty, and true Zionist spirit. This is my main point, Bernard: the self-disempowerment of the Israeli people. Once you’ve got that, then the game is over. Count on the govt to compromise in order to satisfy dozens of interests behind the scenes, none of them those of the Jewish people.
yamit82 Said:
“If I had served my G-d, as I had served my King, he would not have left me so in my old age.” Cardinal Wolsey
@ Canadian Otter: After wading through the hype, I am coming to the conclusion that BB beleives that the best he can get is some parts of C, conceding some symbolic sovereignty over arab jerusalem(jordan/wakf?+), major settlements and maybe EI, no refugee return, no formal link to gaza, security presence in jordan valley with handover in future to Jordan under confed and existing treaty(like egypt/gaza relationship). I am suspecting an interim arrangement leading to a jordan pal confed and parts of c being handed over time based on confed not requiring pal state “viable” borders(E1), security being negotiated later under existing jordan treaty, some sort of jordanian symbolic relation to part of jerusalem(maybe just an embellishment of existing one). If things dont proceed well then no handovers in the future. this of course is not my wish but rather what I think is likely to happen.
rongrand Said:
this should be achievable without any agreements by simply referring to treaty and law.
Canadian Otter Said:
This is a campaign by the radical element of the dem party to secure millions of guaranteed voters in future elections. their belief is that it is best for the country if they rule, and anything which accomplishes that goal is acceptable.
@ Bernard Ross:
Good point Bernard.
The Israeli government has to realize by now they cannot substitute land for peace.
Besides the Arabs cannot be trusted and they are always scheming and are up to no good.
And I still say “continue to build communities throughout the Holy Land and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise”.
Canadian Otter Said:
I agree with this assessment. In fact I have been gravitating more and more towards the concept that many of the events unfolding over the last year have already been decided. what started me in this direction was discovering, upon reading about a jordan confed being mooted, that it was dependent back in the 80’s on the formation of a pal state. It was then I started to wonder about the coincidence of the faux pal state with the revived confed talk. The next event perrking my interest was the strange gaza cease fire ostensibly brokered by Qatar collaborating with MB and egypt. this piqued my interest and I then looked into the qatar relationships: they had relations with Israel, they recently requested of israel to massively invest in gaza redevelopment, they have the largest natural gas field globally, there’s talk of offshore gaza gas funding gaza, they visited PA with abdullah immediately after fax state, they are involved with funding egypt, hamas, jihadis in syria, they have just refloated the saudi peace plan, and much more. the amount of coincidence in the way info is released and then things happen is too great too ignore. The jordan pal confed is interesting in that it skirts certain issues such as gaza link, refugee return,. It also might provide a way for Israel to take more of C because “viability” would not be needed. In seeing events unfold I often feel it is just a drama for the street and they have already worked out some sort of interim deal. the rest being to accomodate the publics to the deal.
rongrand Said:
its just possible that hamas being part of the equation has helped reduce pressure for a “peace” agreement.
UNRELATED NEWS – Suspicious people found trespassing at a Massachusetts reservoir. Guess their nationalities. They told police they were chemistry students curious about the reservoir. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/14/mass-police-investigate-reservoir-trespassing/Ml1qIMt8eMhu3TM8pXzUeJ/story.html
The proposal falls far short of Palestinian demands for all of the West Bank, along with adjacent east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, for a future independent state. Israel captured the areas in the 1967 Mideast war, though it withdrew unilaterally from Gaza in 2005.
@ CuriousAmerican:
I did not word it correctly, but I specified it would be a “benign” British occupier, not the one that really existed that was worse than brutal, it was a thief that robbed Jews of their land. and complicit with the Holocaust. I should have expanded on that concept. ~~~ Thank you for pointing this out. I needed an editing job. Sometimes my words don’t translate what’s on my mind very well. You should see what my first drafts look like sometimes! 🙂
The British … NOT BRUTAL?!
Ask the Arabs of 1936
Ask Begin in 1946
This one doesn’t sound good either: A decision handed down by an Indiana jury in late April 2013 has concluded that outright fraud put both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the ballot in that state in 2008. Two Democratic operatives in the state were convicted of the illegal scheme. Had the scheme been exposed during the election it could have led to Obama being removed from the ballot.
http://www.thedailysheeple.com/jury-concludes-that-fraud-put-president-obama-on-the-ballot-in-2008_052013
Latest bombshell: The head of the union representing members of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Homeland Security Department stated that immigration enforcement is being run by leaders of a racist group known as La Raza (“The Race”). According to the current president of the union for ICE agents (the National ICE Council), pres. Obama, Sec of Homeland Security Napolitano, and ICE Director John Morton have all but abdicated their leadership in the enforcement of immigration laws and the protection of U.S. borders and citizens. http://www.examiner.com/article/immigration-enforcement-run-by-la-raza-claims-ice-union-leader
@ Bernard Ross:
Politicians’ secrecy goes beyond campaigning. It extends to major decisions taken after they have taken power. They laugh at the thought of consulting with the people. And Israelis seem so conditioned to accept this kind of dictatorial and abusive treatment as normal, that don’t express appropriate outrage when their rights are violated.
Ted do everyone a favor and get rid of the damn moderation program. Your not stupid. Someone sold you a piece of crap. Nothing should be under moderation for more than 15 mim.
Get some help from a computer expert, please your annoying everyone.
You have a good site with a Mickey Mouse program, its bush league.
pissed
Canadian Otter Said:
Canadian Otter Said:
The arabs are lucky because they all want every inch whereas in Israel the jews want a range from nothing to everything. If you play your hand in the campaign then your votes are few whatever the hand. It is difficult for non israelis who want a platform. It looks like only those at each end of the spectrum state their hand. Its strange because you dont know what you get when you vote. On the other hand maybe its the same elsewhere but we get a platform first that is never implemented.
@ Bernard Ross:
I’m glad your comment got through. I posted the same thing a few hours ago and it was blocked by Spam Filter. That goes to show how spam filter’s decisions are often arbitrary.
Anyway, this news should serve to gauge how patient and tolerant the people of Israel are becoming. Or how resigned. Whatever. If this does not elicit a revolt, what will?
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168021#.UZLjBLW1HOU
Sounds like barak and BB.
Have you all noticed? Jewish and even Israeli columnists and talkbackers routinely refer to the Israeli government as if it was some type of foreign ruler, as a benign British occupier would be, not too brutal but just as remote and unaccountable. We speculate on his mysterious plans, while we try to decipher his words and acts, as if reading tea leaves, because the omnipotent ruler won’t deign to tell the subjected populace what’s on his mind. Of course he is not really omnipotent, he is just the representative of bigger outside powers, but just as arrogant. To create a pretence of democracy, the people are allowed to vote on elections that have absolutely no meaning whatsoever, because the grownup decisions are all taken without their input. The Likud’s arrogance reached a peak when it did not even bother to present a platform for the last election. People still voted for them.
The Israeli Government already permitted construction of a new Palestinian settlement in Area C, near Jericho.
http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/Jlem-plans-for-1140-Palestinian-homes-near-Jericho-313093
You wonder…where will this madness end?
@ yamit82:
does this sound like the Kerry Plan?
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4379988,00.html
Wasn’t there some talk about BB giving over some parts of area C? Perhaps it was for this.
my comment is under moderation.
@ yamit82:
@ Bernard Ross:
Gentlemen, you both I am sure will agree the Arabs cannot be trusted period and as long as Hamas is part of the equation, its bad.
Over the years many peace talks and all it yields is land for the Arabs. That needs to end.
bottom line, tell them you are not interested in peace, you prefer status quo and if they get out of hand they will get their asses kicked once and for all.
yamit82 Said:
Kerry must be pushing them. I notice it was Qatari sheik al Thani in the picture last year.
I had read that Meshaal wants to head the PLO
does this means they will “reform” in time?
Israel is asked to give land, money, integrity, defensive borders, and its own security in exchange for at best, broken promises by the Arabs. The war-mongering terrorists and the Arabs are asked to give nothing except worthless promises. When have Israeli giveaways EVER brought was promised? When have the Arabs EVER kept their promises? Each Israeli handout just encourages and brings more terrorism and more demands.
Bernard Ross
Fatah, Hamas agree to form unity government within 3 months
Islamist party leader Abu Marzouk says rival Palestinian factions yet to discuss government’s composition
My comment is on moderation. It’s late in Israel, so just go to Arutz Sheva and check how your government is planning to give up land for another PA city. Temprarily frozen by Yaalon, but that means nothing.
Who needs Kerry when you have your own ….. within.
The Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria has been working diligently on advanced plans for establishing a new PA city near Jericho using 500 acres of Israeli land. Yaalon is establishing a freeze (not a cancellation) to the plan. For the time being. Until he is made to change his mind. Maybe with an added apology. And extra land added as a gesture of good will.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168021
I know very little about nothing but for sure I know it’s not our business offering any peace plan.
It’s one thing for Israel to ask the US to engage or partake in a peace plan but for the US to offer a plan on their own is not the right thing to do and I don’t recall reading or hearing anything of Israel asking.
As a true friend and trusted ally we need to let Israel know we stand by her in full support of her nation’s sovereignty and her rights to the Holy Land.
For starters we need to stop all financial aid to any Arab nation engage in any terrorist actions of any kind against Israel.
That’s what friends are for.
@ yamit82:
Here is full documentary continues from 54th min from part 2 #6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=JgKti9JNhpQ&feature=endscreen
If Anyone really wants to understand Israel this is a must see!!!!
Poignant Gush Katif withdrawal from Gaza documentary- Part 1 of 2 (English &
Poignant Gush Katif withdrawal from Gaza documentary- Part 2
Samuel Fistel Said:
Torah Jews in Israel for the most part are no better than the leftists. They respect and fear the government more than they do G-d. They are too obedient to traitorous rabbis who are more atheist than G-d fearing.
The only hope are those so called Hilltop youth who cannot be controlled by any bought and paid for rabbi.
This video says it all: Meraglim and Gush Katif
Lurch Kerry is the responsible adult in the room????
this statement operates in a vacuum without relating events before which led up to Qatar’s announcement. In my view it must be related back to qatars/hams cease fire/Jordan-pal confed related to faux pal state declaration followed by immediate state visits of Qatar and JOrdan. It must be related to the syrian spring which must be related to an overall strategy of defanging Irans proxies and then destabilizing Iran. The syrian spring and dfanging of the proxies must be related to Israels fears of blowback from the same proxies in the event of an Iran attack. It must be related to the odd coincidence of an alignment between GCC agenda and the Israel Iran agenda. It must be related to the immense fear of the GCC of Iran and their attempt to restablish sunni hegemony. It must be related to the suadi/qatari control of the sunni jihadi mercanries. It must be related to the US role in the sunni jihad on syria and turkeys cease fire with the kurds. it must be related to the relative quiet of hamas, PA, egypt and MB. It must be related to Israels payment for a US coordination of an overall Iran solution and what Israels role is in that arena. It must be related to Israels payment for services received. If this is true then we must watch for the next focus of the jihadis in syria: if they move on hezbullah and Iraq then I beleive a deal is proceeding that has already been evloving since before the declaration of the faux pal state. If they turn on Israel, beyond a show for the arab street, in all their strength then a deal was not reached. That’s my speculation.
Shmuel, I like your analysis.
America’s all-powerful Israel Lobby and Israel’s all-powerful Settler’s Lobby:
Jew-hating liberals in America are in the process of destroying traditional America from within, by turning it into Mexamerica; while Jew-hating leftists in Israel are trying to destroy Jewish Israel from within, by making it surrender to the primitive muslim savages.
Both groups need an enemy to rally around, and they must make that enemy appear to be as powerful and demonic as possible. In America, they have created the myth of the Israel Lobby. Apparently, AIPAC, or some secret Jewish organization, holds Republican Congressmen, and maybe even Obama, by the short hairs, and is using “demonic persuasion” to get them to support Jewish Israel. For Israeli leftists, it the Jewish settlers who are the puppet masters pulling the strings of Netanyahu and the Knesset.
For American liberals, it is inconceivable that some Republican Congressmen, of their own free will, might actually be sympathetic to the right of the Jews in Israel to possess their ancestral homeland in the midst of the muslim savages. For atheistic Israeli leftists, it is similarly inconceivable that the a majority in the Knesset, of its own free will, might maintain the right of the Jewish nation and the Jewish people to live anywhere in its homeland, on both sides of the 1949 truce line, especially if it makes the poor muslims angry and unhappy.
Since HaShem gives a nation the government it deserves, the liberals will soon achieve total victory in America, but the leftists will lose in Israel. Netanyahu is a transitional figure who is waging a holding action against the leftists, until those Jews sympathetic to Torah achieve a strong majority.