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In reply to the discussion: Abbas Rejects U.S. Peace Proposal, Again [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)40. you brought up Abbas Olmert comment #33 - I replied to that I replied comment #34
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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Wasn't that offer withdrawn when Netanyahu took over, or do you think it's still valid?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