Stories (and developments) of this ilk weary me:
Hawkish Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has the security credentials and the political strength to pull off a peace deal with Palestinians now that the U.S. has brokered a new start to direct talks.The big question is: Does he have the will?
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Though Netanyahu has built his political career in part as an outspoken critic of peace moves by past Israeli leaders, he has shown surprising pragmatism in dealing with the moderate Palestinian leadership of the West Bank.
Hawkish Natanyahu goes to talk with moderate Abbas — how about that. (That’s an observation, not a question.)
The Associated Press titles this particular piece thus: Talks to test Netanyahu’s will for peace.
No “will for peace” test for Abbas.
Fair and balanced.
Wait. That’s a different news outfit.
Here’s a bit more from the story/analysis:
The international community backs the Palestinian demand.
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The Palestinians joined the talks only after the international Quartet of Mideast mediators issued an accompanying statement Friday calling for an agreement “that ends the occupation which began in 1967.”
A senior Palestinian official said the Palestinians had received assurances from the U.S. that it will remain heavily involved and push for a solution based on the 1967 borders.
What does the international community “back” for Israel?
Nothing good, apparently.
And that, too, is a sign of the end times.