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In reply to the discussion: Abbas Rejects U.S. Peace Proposal, Again [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)34. Abbas was not in power during the Clinton era and must we really revisit Olmert-again
well okay if you insist -
Netanyahu: I won't carry out an Olmert-Abbas peace deal if elected
Opposition leader favored by polls to sweep elections if held today rejects proposal to divide Jerusalem, says would toss out agreement between current PM, Palestinians
Opposition leader favored by polls to sweep elections if held today rejects proposal to divide Jerusalem, says would toss out agreement between current PM, Palestinians
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3533242,00.html
Shaul Arieli of the Council for Peace and Security, which developed a map with a final border as part of the Geneva Initiative, said Israel's capacity to swap territory with a future Palestinian state is more limited than what Olmert reportedly proposed.
http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/haaretz-exclusive-olmert-s-plan-for-peace-with-the-palestinians-1.1970
Nabil Abu Rdainah, Abbas's spokesman, told the official Palestinian news agency WAFA that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's plan showed a "lack of seriousness."
Under the proposal, Israel would return to the Palestinians 93 percent of the West Bank, plus all of the Gaza Strip, when the Palestinian Authority regains control over the Gaza Strip, which the militant group Hamas seized from forces loyal to Abbas in June 2006.
Olmert presented Abbas with the proposal as part of an agreement in principle on borders, refugees and security arrangements between Israel and a future Palestinian state
Under the proposal, Israel would return to the Palestinians 93 percent of the West Bank, plus all of the Gaza Strip, when the Palestinian Authority regains control over the Gaza Strip, which the militant group Hamas seized from forces loyal to Abbas in June 2006.
Olmert presented Abbas with the proposal as part of an agreement in principle on borders, refugees and security arrangements between Israel and a future Palestinian state
http://www.haaretz.com/news/pa-rejects-olmert-s-offer-to-withdraw-from-93-of-west-bank-1.251578
Livni tells France's Kouchner: I oppose Olmert's peace plan
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni told her French counterpart Bernard Kouchner that she opposes the agreement in principle that outgoing prime minister Ehud Olmert has offered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
"I do not believe in far-reaching proposals and an attempt to expedite matters, especially in light of the political situation," Livni, the prime minister-designate, told Kouchner on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni told her French counterpart Bernard Kouchner that she opposes the agreement in principle that outgoing prime minister Ehud Olmert has offered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
"I do not believe in far-reaching proposals and an attempt to expedite matters, especially in light of the political situation," Livni, the prime minister-designate, told Kouchner on Sunday.
http://www.haaretz.com/news/livni-tells-france-s-kouchner-i-oppose-olmert-s-peace-plan-1.285402
eta Olmert resigned 8 days after presenting Abbas with this plan, there is little way this plan would have been finalized in 8 days, much less implemented.
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East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state is not what Israel wants
oberliner
Mar 2016
#17
Was Biden at least gracious enough to offer Abbas a tissue after spitting in his face?
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#3
When it comes to the question of a future return of the Palestinian refugees, it's possible it will
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#6
Abbas was not in power during the Clinton era and must we really revisit Olmert-again
azurnoir
Mar 2016
#34
you brought up Abbas Olmert comment #33 - I replied to that I replied comment #34
azurnoir
Mar 2016
#40
Please provide an example of such a land swap so that can I understand what you mean.
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#47
It seems as if you've got difficulties forming a cogent argument about the land swaps.
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#62
I'm pointing out the fact that no 2 state proposal would be good enough for you....
shira
Mar 2016
#64
Wasn't that offer withdrawn when Netanyahu took over, or do you think it's still valid? n/t
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#65
It's not whether I would deign to accept a peace proposal or not, it's only about whether it's
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#67
Nonsense. If you're worried that the state isn't contiguous then see Olmert's....
shira
Mar 2016
#70
Is there any way the Arab Peace Initiative could be amended to become acceptable to Israel?
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#48
I do not think that anything acceptable to Israel would be offered or accepted by the other side.
aranthus
Mar 2016
#56
That wouldn't leave enough land for a viable Palestinian capital in East Jerusalem,
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#60
The reason there aren't 2 states today is the same reason it didn't happen in 1947.
shira
Mar 2016
#63
I would like to point out that it's not always a good idea to draw a direct parallell between a
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#66
I think the chance for a viable two-state solution is less likely now than before Netanyahu.
Little Tich
Mar 2016
#19
Can you link us to the part where Bibi welcomed it with open arms? I must have missed that part
azurnoir
Mar 2016
#16
actually it was an idea "floated by unnamed WH 'officials'" according to the Towers source -ToI
azurnoir
Mar 2016
#23
I'm questioning the veracity The Tower makes a claim and links to a ToI* article as proof
azurnoir
Mar 2016
#29